
To me, the music represented a dance, the interplay of notes. I could easily envision it as a ballet, and some of the curves in my piece “Color Dance” are intended to echo that grace.I tried to capture both the contrast and the blending of the sounds. The quilt is designed around three quadrants: red, yellow and blue. Where these areas touch, I transitioned to secondary colors to represent harmony and blending. Spiraling ribbons are the ascending, sparkling notes and black is the deep baritone, strong darkness from which the notes emerge.

I enjoyed
using music as inspiration. Often it is merely background noise, only
peripherally affecting the creative process. To use it as the source, the
focus, was an interesting endeavor, and one I would easily recommend.
Beautiful- such an elegant interpretation Lisa-Marie. The colours of the hand dyed fabric really bring your design to life.
ReplyDeleteThis reveal is like opening presents at Christmas- the anticipation and sighs of delight!
Beautiful. The flowing shapes and colours of your design have really captured the movements of the music
ReplyDeleteLisa, I think you captured the movement, contrasts and blendings beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI really think you captured the feel of the music, Lisa-Marie. The central theme, portrayed as an oval, with the melodies swirling around it, speaks to the rhythm of the piece. Fantastic interpretation.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the positive comments. It was hard to settle on the color scheme but I'm pleased with how it ultimately turned out.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and intersecting lines of this piece. There is definitely a dancer's spirit coming through.
ReplyDeleteLisa-Marie, this is wonderful - definitely the dancer's spirit Kate mentioned. The lights and darks play well with the curves woven throughout - I read it as the repeated phrases in the music. Interesting interpretation.
ReplyDeleteStunning! I am curious: what underlying fabric did you use for such clean edges (i.e., no fraying)?
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret! I used the product "Wonder Under" to fuse the cotton hand dyed fabric to a black muslin background. I noticed a bit of wear on the edges as I quilted it due to so much manipulation, but I was pleased there wasn't much fraying. Thanks for noticing!
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