Firebird (2023)
11,6x8,3 in ~ Malerei, Tinte
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“Firebird” - Capturing the Essence of Music
"Firebird" is a visually stunning homage to Igor Stravinsky's iconic ballet of the same name. This piece is part of a series where the artist explores the profound connection between music and visual art. The artwork pulsates with the tension between lightness and gravity, mirroring the dynamic energy of Stravinsky's composition. The artist masterfully utilizes a variety of inks on photo paper, creating a captivating composition that reflects the spontaneity and meticulous structure inherent in the music.
"Firebird" delves deeper than just the music itself. It evokes the decadent atmosphere of the early 20th century, the era in which the ballet was composed. The rich textures and bold colors employed harken back to that period, further immersing the viewer in the world Stravinsky created.
Ready to hang! Matted and with a black wooden frame.
[Please note that the original is not very large, and the situational images are just examples of how prints of the work could be effectively displayed.]
Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird” ballet premiered in Paris on June 25, 1910, and was the first international success of the composer’s career . The ballet is based on the Russian legend of the Firebird, a powerful good spirit whose feathers supposedly convey beauty and protection upon the earth.
Other characters from Russian lore are also included: the heroic Prince Ivan Tsarevich and the evil sorcerer Kashchei, from whom Ivan must rescue the princess he loves. It is only through the intervention of the Firebird, whose life he spares early in the ballet, that Ivan is able to destroy Kashchei and his followers and marry the princess.
The folk origins of the story inspired Stravinsky to borrow a few folk melodies in his score. Stravinsky’s “Firebird” occupies a special place in the Ballets Russes series, which was founded by Sergei Diaghilev in 1909.
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