Joan Ballard

Visual Artist Living with physical and mental disabilities, in Franklinton NC. I am a member of Wake Forest Artists Guild, ALP and a former board member of Arts Access.

My work is constantly evolving, changing with the winds. My disabilities, and Gemini personality keep my Art, and my life in a near constant state of flux. After a period of trying to “nail down” any one particular style or medium, I retreated from Art all together.

Now, after moving to the country, into a home with my own creative space I find my art is flowing again. Free from constraints, my current work is heavily influenced by aboriginal tribal art that I fell in love with as a youth.

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Instagram: joanb102001

This piece is my first larger work in recent years. The title “Adelaide” Is homage to the city in Australia. Green, Yellow and Tan ameba shaped blobs fit onto the canvas like a puzzle coming together. Inside each shape are other shapes like a fractal image.
“Adelaide” Acrylic pen on canvas 15in by 19in 2023
Made for Valentine’s Day. Red, pink and white heart shape fractals swirl around the canvas.
“Have Heart” Acrylic pen on wood panel 6in by 6in 2023
I’m Honor of Black History Month. I used the colors of BHM (black, yellow, green and red) The fractal ameba's are placed in the open spaces on the canvas leaving some empty space between.
“BYGR” (Identity, Prosperity, Nature, History) Acrylic pen on wood panel 7 1/2in by 7 1/2in 2023