The art and poetry of Rory Link

Welcome to Joyous Art, Rory Link’s gallery of art and poetry, a celebration of life and joy.

Informed by a childhood in Eastern Washington, Rory’s art and poetry point at the beauty of everyday objects and the poetry of everyday life. Much of Rory’s work incorporates asemic writing. Asemic means “without semantic meaning”: interpreting the glyphs is left to the viewer, and in this way the viewer becomes a participant, not just a passive observer. Rory calls this kind of writing glypholalia. Such writing may be without a specific subject, but it is not without meaning or emotional content. The purpose is to make art that creates in the viewer a sense of joy and peace.

Rory’s book, The Theory and Practice of Joy, uses these techniques to help the reader toward greater peace and joy. Using glyphs as a basic art element in works of bright color, he combines them with simple techniques anyone can use to lower stress and increase their joy in life.

Rory is a published poet and is working on several books of poetry combined with images. His original art and prints are available for purchase, and blessing cards can be ordered directly from him. Please get in touch to ask about any piece.