Joy Meyer Blalock is a teacher, researcher, + visual artist
Joy holds an MFA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Previously, she graduated from the University of Virginia with Distinction and earned a BA in Studio Art and Art History. As a member of the honor society Phi Beta Kappa, she is guided by her curiosity for life and a deep love of learning. Before becoming a K-12 teacher, Joy taught art as a college professor. She held positions at UNC-Chapel Hill, UNCG, and most recently, Elon University. As an artist, she has shown her artwork in museums and galleries both nationally and internationally.
Joy Blalock embarks with each of her students on their creative journey and meets them wherever they are on their path. She believes that every voice is unique, and she helps to encourage each young artist to find and develop their expression. She draws inspiration from contemporary design-thinking practices and grounds this in an exploration of classical techniques.
Joy is an avid plant mom and enjoys adopting new houseplants. On weekends she loves to hike, read novels and is most famous for her pancakes. She lives with her science-teacher spouse and stepson in Oakland.
Joy Blalock exhibits her visual art and video work under the artist name joy tirade. See portfolio link here or above for more information. She is represented by Charlotte Russell Contemporary Gallery in Raleigh, NC and by Los Angeles Center for Digital Art in Los Angeles, California. Her current project is to finish a 100 Paintings Series started under quarantine in 2020.
Employers :
Elon University University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Greensboro Duke Clinical Research Institute VCU Survey Research Lab The Carrboro ArtsCenter
C&O Restaurant
Bacar Restaurant Boulder Consignment
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ROLES HELD:
Professor of Art Design Professor Digital Equipment Manager’s Assistant Digital Curator’s Assistant Project Manager’s Assistant Lead Buyer + Store Manager Staff Manager Gallery Director Visual Artist Radio DJ Food Not Bombs Volunteer
