In Reimagining Joseph, the biblical title provides an entry point, but the painting ultimately feels universal.
It transforms Joseph from a historical or religious figure into an archetype of caregiving—someone carrying
both the weight of responsibility and the hope embodied in the child. As a pulp painting, the work embodies the image within the paper itself rather than placing paint on top of a surface. Sampson has described pulp painting as a medium where "the creation of the paper is the creation of the image." The frayed fibers, embedded threads, and rough edges are not imperfections; they become part of the emotional language of the piece. The exposed fibers resemble scars, veins, or connective tissue, reinforcing themes of endurance and human fragility.
