A Little about Me
Hi there! I'm Joy. I am the artist behind Made Seen.
As far as I could remember, I have always been drawn to nature, art, and everything beautiful and bright.
When I still was an unbeliever, an awe for creation opened my heart to the Creator, and eventually the Gospel. After I became a believer, there are so many times the Lord used images to help me understand the truth. Because of my love for visuals, I created many images to remind me of who He is and who I am.
When my husband and I bought our house. I decorated each living space with creative and intentional art pieces that were created with love by myself. We often got asked to share the inspiration and meaning behind the pieces. So many of our decorations have served as conversation starters. Our space has become an enriching and transformative space. It has become such a joy for us to invite people to our home. The art pieces make conversations meaningful and easy.
A Dream
As a mom who does not get many opportunities to socialize and serve outside of my home, the best place where I can meet and serve people is my house. I want my home to be a cozy place where people feel relaxed and loved when they walk in. I want it to be a place where deep conversations take place and where people will hear and see the Lord's doing.
When I decide on a piece to be on my wall, not only do I want its aesthetic vibe to match my home, but I also want it to present timeless values that are impactful and transformative.
My art pieces are therefore designed with this intention in mind. But my goal for my art is not that they only serve my home. My dream is to empower many fellow believers who love art and love people, to serve and reach people right in their homes.
Meet my Family
I met my husband, Alex, in a local church in China. We were partners in a college student ministry for 3 years and we came to Dallas for seminary study together in 2017. Then we got married in 2018!
Ellie came along in 2021 and we have been so blessed by her sweet soul. Currently our little family live in Arlington, TX, with the privilege to serve the local international college students with our home.
Thank you for learning about me!! Take a look around or drop me a note to say hello! Follow me on instagram for life updates and behind-the-scenes.