The work reflects my perspectives and experiences with the flow of time, place and inner space. Each piece is a meditation in nostalgia, presence, and the nuances of life in-between the lines. A opportunity to pause and linger a little longer.

In addition to State Goods, I am the Founder & Creative Director of Sovereign State, a brand design agency based in Little Portugal, Toronto Canada.

This dual role pulls my work to a unique perspective, balancing artistic instinct and the discipline of entrepreneurship in a fast-forward metropolis culture.

Through State Goods and Sovereign State, I strive to create moments that resonate on a inner level, hoping it sparks deeper conversations in a blurry world.

Thank you for sharing the vision.

Truly...Joel

State Goods are goods for your state of being. The artwork is my way of abstracting moments and memories into surreal expressions of truth. Reminders of how I want to perceive in the everyday.

Life is chaos and we do our best to navigate what we're supposed to do and how we want to be. In our places of contemplation, we seek to sit in stillness and space. To breathe with length, depth and be present.

Each piece I create is an homage and a reminder. A lighthouse to keep you on your journey.

I welcome collaborations and unique projects, having partnered with architects, interior designers, and brands to create custom pieces for notable spaces and milestones. If you’re interested in exploring ideas together, I’d love to connect and create something truly exceptional.