The morose trend that seems to have pervaded ASPECT for the first four issues needed to come to a conclusion. To that end we asked for artwork that expressed a lightness of heart, a sense of humor, or the joys of life. Joie de Vivre explores levity and humor in art and demonstrates how broadly that concept can be interpreted: long distance friendship and collaboration, a midnight snack, the pain of maintaining a smile for a length of time, discovering plaster babies, or simply exploring your neighborhood.

In this issue:

Your Harvey at Work by Harvey Loves Harvey w/ commentary by James Stark

Home Made by David Lachman w/ commentary by Lisa Dorin

Robin Red Breast / Smile by Tony Latour w/ commentary by Colleen Heslin

Bambini by Liz Nofziger w/ commentary by Leonie Bradbury

Making Changes by Lee Walton w/ commentary by Marisa Olson

Credits: Editor:Michael Mittelman;  

Creative Direction: 2Communique; Animation Director:Ouellette Ouellette; Sound Design:Andrew Mittelman