Elisabeth Bodey

Harmony

June 5th – 27th, 2026

Colour and structure in painting can reflect harmonies of sound. The musician/composer referred to his compositions as ‘being afloat on the waves of sound’. I see ‘being afloat’ as referencing the sense of harmony that can be achieved through the merging of different aspects such as colour, space, structure and line, texture, tempo, rhythm and form.

On the traditional piano, there is the music rack above the keys that holds the pianists music pages. I have referenced this structure in my paintings, acting as a go-between, between music and painting. Its inclusion contextualises the shared aspects of both contemporary classical i.e. New Music and painting. I see it as ‘holding’ the conversation between the two forms.