His experiences in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 and the death of his father have been cited as influences on his gradual shift toward a more contemplative mood in his work. (artnews.com)
Fly Paper's dynamic yet contemplative mood also builds on Joseph's sense that layers of lived experience — and stories — are sedimented in the places that have played host to the aspirations and daily lives of countless individuals. (newmuseum.org)
After this, a more contemplative mood prevails. (nytimes.com)