This month, StutzArtSpace celebrates the Color of Music, an exhibit of artwork influenced by song. It was curated by Stutz Artist Association members Vicky Shaffer White and Martha Carlson and opens tonight from 5-9pm as part of IDADA’s First Friday.
Vicky and I were at a gallery meeting discussing ideas for new shows. When she mentioned doing one associated with music, I jumped on it as that has always been an idea in the back of my mind, but life happens and sometimes ideas get shelved.
She is exciting to work with. Very fresh ideas and very professional. Andy (StutzArtSpace Gallery Director Andy Chen) was sensitive to the colors and sizes of pieces we received. Since it is thirteen artists using different techniques, it’s a challenge to place pieces next to each other using color, size, content, and image to strengthen the show.
'Unfinished Life' (detail) by Martha Carlson
I really wanted to add a piece to the show I did in honor of Ryan Hartman. He was my son’s best friend and was to be in his wedding but passed away two weeks before the event. He played the piano his whole life and while it wasn’t his profession I was constantly amazed how he could just sit down and play any piece you asked him to.
The other pieces in the show are amazing and I hope everyone enjoys the rhythm this show brings.
-Martha Carlson
