Gina Southgate

Gina Southgate

This is my visual analysis of her experiences of live music, how I interpret the portrayals of her experiences.

I like that this shows the same process that I use. 
1. Experiencing a gig 
2. Taking a photo of the gig
3. Keeping the experience alive through art

I think this image effectively communicates the sound escaping the drum kit. The looseness of the line work portrays the movement of the drummer. 
The explosion of colour at the area of the snare and the high hat really capture the focus of where the rhythm of the drums are being played. 
The expressive nature of the paint helps capture the atmosphere, the lights and the sound. 
The use of abstraction and no facial details takes the personal element away from the performer making the focus become about the music and the sound and the experience rather than the personality of the musician. 
This image captures a transfixed gaze at one part of the band, at one instrument, one sound, an element of an experience.

The composition of this image really portrays the atmosphere of the band, the way that they interact, listen to each other, respond to each other, take visual queues from each other, get along with each other. These qualities give the impression that the band are very good, they feel the music. 
The notions of detailed line work are on the actual instruments, bringing the focus to the sound. 
The loose abstract nature (especially the loose splatters on the piano) gives me the impression that it might be blues or jazz, with improvisation. 
This image captures the atmosphere of the band, the holistic experience, the vibe, what you experience at the gig.

What I should take from this:
- ABSTRACTION Experiment with not capturing the faces of the band, just the body language through shape and limited line use
-HOLISTIC Capture the whole experience, all the members as well as focusing on individuals