Education
Arts University Bournemouth.
Arts University Bournemouth.
Born in Poole, Dorset, England, Joyce gained a Diploma in Art and Design in 1982 from the Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design (now The Arts University College at Bournemouth). From here he went on to the Stourbridge College of Technology and Art (now Stourbridge College) where he took a Bachelor (Honours) Degree in Fine Art and History of Art, graduating in 1985. Since then he has had numerous solo and mixed exhibitions and his work is shown regularly in London, the United States. and across Europe.
Aside from exhibiting his own work, he went on to teach at The Arts Institute at Bournemouth.
He took up the prestigious position of President of the Bournemouth Arts Club from 1998-2008. He divides his time between homes and studios in South Dorset and Bouin, Vendéest
Joyce"s work is centered on abstract portrayals of natural, ecological and geographical themes. His paintings have been described as having a "compelling yet lyrical beauty".
The following is a list of the organisations which have one or more of Joyce"s paintings in their permanent art collection.
Bank of China Binder Hamlyn Cleveland County Fine Art Collection Bournemouth University Permanent Art collection Deloitte Hampshire County Council Contemporary Art Collection Hill Samuel Lloyds Banking Group National Westminster Bank Poole Museum Service Raejoe Pty Limited Reuters Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) Southampton City Art Gallery Permanent Art collection University of Hull University of Liverpool.