Joyce de Guatemala facts for kids
Joyce de Guatemala Bush Vourvoulias (born Joyce de Guatemala Bush on February 25, 1938) was a talented Mexican sculptor and writer. She created many artworks and wrote about them. She passed away in 2000.
Early Life and Education
Joyce Bush Vourvoulias was born in Mexico City. Her parents were Cassius Albert Bush and Martha Bush. Her family had roots in Guatemala. She passed away in 2000 due to a brain aneurysm. Joyce often wrote about her own art. Her artworks often focused on nature and people who felt alone.
Joyce studied Fine Arts at several schools around the world. These included the University Autonoma de Mexico. She also studied at the University of Wisconsin and Silpakorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.
Art Career
Joyce Bush Vourvoulias was an Artist-in-residence at the Brandywine Workshop in Philadelphia. This means she was invited to work there as an artist for a period of time. She also worked as a cultural specialist in different parts of the world many times. Her art was shown in important places. These included the Philadelphia Art Alliance and the Institute of Contemporary Art. Her work was also displayed at the Latin American Guild arts and Associacion Tikal.
Public Artworks
Joyce created several large artworks that people could see in public places. These are called public works.
- Mayan Game Group - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1981)
- Circle - Collegeville, Pennsylvania
- Hunters of the Dawn - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (at Temple University)
- House of Knowledge - Cheltenham Library, Pennsylvania
Family and Legacy
Joyce Bush Vourvoulias married Jason Leander Vourvoulias in 1956. They had three children together. Their children were William Craig, Sabrina Maria, and Albert Leander. Albert later became an artist and journalist, just like his mother. Joyce continued to create art even after she got married and had children. She died in 2000, and her husband passed away shortly after.
Her daughter wrote an article about how much Joyce's art impacted her community. It also talked about her influence in the state of Pennsylvania. After Joyce's death, her family, especially her husband, and the Brandywine Workshop started something special. They created a scholarship for Latina artists. This scholarship is called the Joyce de Guatemala Scholarship Fund. It helps Latina artists who want to become artists-in-residence. This scholarship helps make Joyce's dream come true. She wanted to help artists who might not have many chances to grow their art careers. It gives them a chance to apply for a sponsored residency. The hope is that these artists will also explore public service through their art, just like Joyce did.
