The sound of Joy - Participatory Artwork

The Sound of Joy - Participation Form

Imagine an ideal world—a world full of joy. What would that world sound like to you? What moments currently bring you joy?
Art has the power to shape the future and capture our shared feelings. For this collaborative soundscape, I invite everyone to contribute the sounds that inspire joy, peace, and hope.

✨ What everyday sounds bring you happiness?

✨ Or what sounds can you imagine for a future full of possibility?

Perhaps it's the sound of your bike chain, the feet of your dog running around, or your grandma humming in the kitchen.

It is completely valid to use your voice! Think that we’re building a vibe, an atmosphere for people to hear across cultures, backgrounds, ages, and locations.

Submit or record up to two, 60 second clips of sound, and my team and I will edit this into a soundscape. Please do not upload copyrighted material because we want to respect creators.

This piece will be edited and published in 2026, by me/my team.

Deadline - November 30th, 2025

About the artist:

My name is LUSMERLIN, and I'm a US-based artist who believes in joy as resistance. Using large works and immersive experiences, I celebrate energy, nature, women and everything that connects us. I primarily make paintings and installations, and I like to stay in touch with people through my work. You can be in touch via @lusmerlin on instagram, or learn more about me on www.lusmerlin.com
Name (this won't be published unless you want me to)*

First NameLast Name
Type a question

Yes, I want my name publishedNo, I would like to remain anonymous
E-mail (for me to communicate with you, I do not share this information with other parties)*
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General Location*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Please check the most joyful for you

Woman/femmeMan/mascNon-binary/Fluid/InterMagical human beingPrefer not to say
Option 1: Upload up to three sound files

Formats accepted: mp3, wav, aac, m4a, amr, oga, avi, flac, mov, aiff
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Option 2: Record directly here in the form
Second recording (optional)
Please write a sentence that describes the sound you are sharing. Be poetic if you feel like it. If you submit more than one sound, write as many lines as submissions. Light editing may happen where needed.
Example: "I pour tea in my cup". Or... "The crickets surround us on a full moon night".... Or "jump hop slide tap"
Thank you for collaborating with me!

I will be in touch occasionally with some updates.

By submitting, you agree that no copyrighted material has been included. All submissions will become part of Lusmerlin’s authored artwork, The Sound of Joy, and may appear in future installations, exhibitions, and recordings.
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The Sound of Joy - Participation Form