‘Pour Me a Moment of Joy’ Original on Linen

“Pour Me a Moment of Joy,” the third striking chapter in Emelie Susie’s STATUS SUCK collection, offers viewers a vibrant invitation to rethink the origins of joy. In true Emelie Susie style, the painting explodes with playful luxury – the gloss of retail therapy and the celebratory fizz of champagne – wrapped in pop art sophistication and framed by affirmations that skirt the line between wit and wisdom.

On monumental linen, Emelie’s heroine dazzles against a background of high-end motifs and bold, beautiful colour. The nods to desired luxury items – Moet, diamonds, and designer allure – are treated with affection and respect, acknowledging their place in the world of aspiration and celebration. Yet, beneath the surface sparkle, the work asks a raw and universal question: is joy simply uncorked from a bottle, found at the bottom of a shopping bag, or is it something we cultivate in our quietest, most powerful selves?

For women who have felt their voices muted by expectation, Emelie’s bold lines and electric palette assert a message – joy can be loudly declared or quietly sipped, but its truest source lies within. This painting balances playful homage to external pleasures with a deeper call to look inward, honouring both the power of luxury and the resilience found in self-reflection.

“Pour Me a Moment of Joy” is not a verdict on seeking happiness in things, but a celebration of our freedom to choose, explore, and ultimately find the richest joy right where we are. Every brushstroke becomes an invitation to savour the fullness of life, whether in headline moments or in the stillness that follows.

Acrylics and mixed media on 60×40″ linen