You are invited to the Visions of Music Show!

 

"All art is a kind of confession, more or less oblique. All artists, if they are to survive, are forced, at last, to tell the whole story; to vomit the anguish up.”

-James Baldwin

 

You are invited to the Visions of Music Art Show!

When: September 6, 2024 6-9pm
Where: Harrison Center Speck Gallery, 1505 N Delaware St Indianapolis IN 46202



Over a year ago I teamed up with my friend, pianist Josh Thompson, to create a new series of paintings.  


Florence Price Sonata in E Minor, Visions of Music Show, Acrylic on Canvas, Addie Hirschten, 2024

Josh gave me a list of songs that he specializes in written by composers of African decent.  I have spent the past year depicting each one. 



AND Josh will be at the opening playing the pieces for you to hear!!!! 

So we hope you will join us for this unique celebration of music.

When: September 6, 2024 6-9pm
Where: Harrison Center Speck Gallery, 1505 N Delaware St Indianapolis IN 46202

  

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features my interview with Josh Thompson!  In this conversation we discuss being drawn to creative work to express heartfelt emotions, the need for collaboration, and a sense of humor.

Listen on iTunes, any podcast platform, or here:  https://alchemy.podbean.com/






William Grant Still Africa Land of Romance, Visions of Music Show, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas, Addie Hirschten, 2024

 

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Studio Alchemy Podcast Episode 117 Collaboration with Pianist Josh Thompson

 

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features in interview with professional pianist Josh Thompson a.k.a. SockJoplin!  In this conversation we discuss being drawn to creative work to express heartfelt emotions, the need for collaboration, and a sense of humor.

Florence Price Sonata in E Minor, Visions of Music Show, Acrylic on Canvas, Addie Hirschten, 2024

Hirschten created the Visions of Music series of paintings in collaboration with Josh Thompson.  At the opening show he will be play the musical pieces that he selected featuring composers of African decent. Each painting is intended to reflect the rhythm and mood of each piece of music as well as honor the composer for their moving work. 

 

You are invited to the show opening!

When: Friday September 6, 2024 6-9pm 

Where: Harrison Center Speck Gallery 1505 N Delaware St Indianapolis IN 46202

 

On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

William Grant Still Africa Land of Romance, Visions of Music Show, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas, Addie Hirschten, 2024

Art Inspiration: Painting the Sound of Music

 

Hello My Fellow Art Lovers- "Anything you are shows up in your music - jazz is whatever you are, playing yourself, being yourself, letting your thoughts come through." -Mary Lou Williams   You are invited to the Visions of Music Art Show! When: September 6, 2024 6-9pm Where: Harrison Center Speck Gallery, 1505 N Delaware St Indianapolis IN 46202  Josh Thompson playing the piano! Over a year ago I teamed up with my friend, pianist Josh Thompson, to create a new series of paintings.   Oswald Russell's Papillons, Hirschten, Mixed Media on Canvas, 80" x 36", Available at the Harrison Show Josh gave me a list of songs that he specializes in written by composers of African decent.  I have spent the past year depicting each one.      Margaret Bond's Vallery of the Bones, Hirschten, Mixed Media on Canvas, 30" x 40" The paintings are intended to express the mood and rhythm of each piece as well as honor the composers. AND Josh will be at the opening playing the pieces for you to hear!!!!  So we hope you will join us for this unique celebration of music. When: September 6, 2024 6-9pm Where: Harrison Center Speck Gallery, 1505 N Delaware St Indianapolis IN 46202   May this message inspire you! Feel free to share