Mozart Symphony No.38
Synesthesia. A psychological phenomenon where two or more sensory inputs are mixed. In my case, my brain mixes sound and color. I use this ability when I study orchestral scores. When I hear the orchestra vivid colors, shapes, and other images fill my mind. I want to share what this experience is like. Throughout my development as an artist, I’ve explored different ways of conveying music.
Mozart Symphony No.38 has been a successful experiment. Initially intended to be an illustration collection for an art book, it evolved into something more. The possibility of employing this process to create artwork and incorporate it into performance experiences.
The Process
My current process consists of a deep exploration of symphonic literature. The previous example did not involve a score study. Studying and preparing scores while simultaneously creating illustrative artworks reflect objective and subjective elements of the music. The more details and connections I made through my music comprehension, the more elaborate and expansive my illustrations became.
My first step is going through my score study and annotation process of the scores. The next step was creating an aged appearance. I achieved this by using a ruler to rip apart the individual systems and painting the paper with watercolor paint. To extend the art surface, I affixed each system to separate sheets of watercolor paper. While studying from the prepared surfaces, I used a variety of art mediums: watercolors, pencils, and markers to make visual interpretations of the music.
