Melody of Silence
THE STORY IN THE LAYERS
BEHIND THE TITLE OF " Melody of Silence"
The title of the painting "Melody of Silence" was inspired by an all time favourite quote on silence, the lady playing the double flute and the marks on her body that almost seems musical.
melody: noun mel·o·dy \ˈme-lə-dē\
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silence: noun si·lence \ˈsī-lən(t)s\ Definition:
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WORDS
One of my all time favourite quotes is from Christina G. Rosetti, an English poet (1830-1894), "Silence is more musical than any song."
IMAGES
This is a relief which formed the left panel of the Ludovisi Throne (currently in Rome, Museo Nazionale) which is believed to have been made in Sicily in 460 B.C. and was a part of the Aphrodite temple in Lokroi.
The woman is playing a double flute and reclining on a cushion. and believed to have lived in Aphrodite's temple. For the longest time I was stuck with the painting. After painting the figure on the background, I eventually painted a large black circle around her but just didn't know what to do next. |
Until I came back from a holiday in Cyprus, then I just knew I wanted her to be somewhere high, with a magnificent view of the blue Mediterranean sky.
THEMES
Silence is BEAUTIFUL. Peace and quiet. Being in the moment.