In a quiet artist residency by the river, Clara, a meticulous minimalist painter paralyzed by her own pursuit of perfection, is forced to collaborate with Arthur, an impulsive retired landscape architect who believes art should be “just organized mess.” Over six weeks of clashing visions and unlikely friendship, they create something neither could have imagined alone. The Velocity of Small Joys is a tender story about rediscovering creativity, finding beauty in imperfection, and learning that letting go can sometimes be the purest form of art.
Olufunke Iyabo writes across literary and psychological fiction, blending emotional depth with suspenseful storytelling. Her work explores art, identity, and human fragility through graceful prose, whether in quiet meditations on creativity or in thrillers that reveal the hidden tensions of ordinary life.View all by Olufunke Iyabo
