“The world feels like it’s falling apart, filled with violence chaos and loss.”
My work discusses a variety of problems, constructing a narrative that extends beyond the limitations of toys and invites silence on the difficulties of
our common life. By reinterpreting toys not merely as objects of play but as profound symbols of human experiences, I aim to explore their role as
storytellers and witnesses to the challenges and transformations of life. This understanding opens up a discussion about the role of toys not just in
childhood development, but in broader societal reflections and critiques of power and inequality.
Javaid Joya is a visual artist. He graduated with distinction in BFA in Visual Arts from National College of Arts, Lahore and has completed his master’s
degree in visual art and design from Beacon house National University, Lahore. In his artistic practice, he explores how meaning is formed through
visuals, translating internal emotions and mental creations into physical form. His work investigates the interplay between subjective emotional states
and the objectivity of everyday life, rendering this duality into visually relatable narratives on the surface. Joya is currently working as a practicing
artist. His works has been exhibited in various galleries, including O Art space Gallery, Art Lane Gallery, Numaishgah Gallery, Haam Gallery, Tagheer
Gallery, Full circle Gallery, Alhamra Gallery, lakir Gallery, Anna Molka Award Exhibition, Quetta Art Fair and Ashil Gallery. His work is also in private
collection of Ambiance hotel.