Pages: 64
ISBN: 9781916102958
Within these paintings, scenes of daily life interweave with memory, fantasy, and whimsical invention. Joe constructs make‑believe worlds where he alone shapes the narrative, allowing one idea to flow freely into the next. What emerges are works that charm, surprise, and ultimately reflect the joy he finds in creating them.
The title of the show “The Little Dog Laughed” is a short story written by Arturo Bandini – a character who appears in John Fante’s novel Ask the Dust published in 1939
