Harmony

Underneath the joy we find in a well-organized closet or a perfectly symmetrical seashell lie powerful principles of balance and rhythm, which together create a feeling of joyful harmony. Order in nature frequently suggests the presence of life, and is often associated with wellbeing and safety. The symmetrical shapes and geometric patterns of the harmony aesthetic combat a sense of disorder or chaos in the outer world, and enables the smooth flow of daily life, both physically and mentally.

Joy Field Trip: The Pollock-Krasner House in Springs, NY

Joymaker: Sara Emami

Joymaker: Caroline South

Gee's Bend quilts

Unconventional Geometries: A Visit to Gee’s Bend

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Joyful fashion: Viktor & Rolf’s Picasso-inspired SS16 Couture

Objects of affection: Aesthetic prosthetics

Object of affection: Tipsy writer

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