Art Begins with Curiosity
Curiosity does not lead us to the end of a question, but toward the next one.
Joy Marie Curtis.
Inspired by science, history, mythology, theology, geography, and culture, Joy's work invites viewers to slow down and look again, see the details, and reimagine what they think they know.
Look Again
Photography asks us to keep looking, long past the moment the camera clicks.
See The Details
Through original art and mixed media, the artist chooses where to look, what to follow, and which details carry meaning. What is included and what is left unseen.
Reimagine
Publications, photography, art, poetry, and storytelling, curiosity creates space to question and imagine—not just for the viewer, but for the artist and author, too.
Diné (Navajo) Daily Living.
Created in 2024, the Navajo Daily Living collection became part of a broader conversation in February 2025 when Joy was interviewed about the collection. Later that year, it was featured in connection with American Indian Services NMD, and Joy received the Booth Award of Excellence at the 5th Annual Springville Art Festival, presented September 20, 2025.
Today, the first limited-edition prints from the collection are held together in a private collection in Spanish Fork, Utah.
Featured Events.
Joy Marie Curtis has been featured in a selection of distinguished art events and exhibitions, where her work has been presented among diverse collections of contemporary and fine art. Each featured appearance reflects her continued dedication to thoughtful storytelling, artistic expression, and the presentation of work that invites viewers into a deeper experience of place, history, and imagination.
2025
ATALM Native Craft Artist Readiness Program on July 2, 2025
Art in the Park of West Jordan on April 26, 205