RESONANCE
Tracey Roberts
26 NOVEMBER – 10 DECEMBER 2008
An exhibition
of original, vibrant musical images by visual and performing artist,
Tracey Roberts.
I have always been fascinated by the
various effects of music - the rich diversity of sounds from the many
countries of the world, and the vast array of musical genres and instruments
we create - as well as the sensual and primal components of the human
form and psyche.
This collection of work, entitled Resonance, is born out of that fascination
and my constant intoxication with the emotion, imagery and synergy created
by that magical relationship between instrument and performer. It is
also an exploration into the intriguing world of those gifted with synesthesia.
As a singer, song writer and performer I am acutely aware of the vulnerability
around exposing songs and music that often reflect very intimate and
personal thoughts and experiences, hence the recurring themes of nakedness
and closed eyes.
The bright, rich colours and artistic styling are my visual interpretations
of sounds, motion, atmosphere and effect emanating from different genres
of music as well as particular musical instruments and the way they
are played in relation to the performers' various states of mind, body
and spirit
.One of the most rewarding compliments I have received was from a woman
at an exhibition who was looking at one of my pieces of artwork and
she said " I can hear that instrument being played."
Tracey Roberts |
