I'm delighted to present Coloratura: Chromatic Canvas, a unique experience that's more than just a performance – it's an exploration and celebration of the symbiotic relationship between visual art and sound.

Inspired by the belief that music is not just for the ears but a way to adorn the imagination, Coloratura seeks to push the boundaries of creative expression. I believe that art and music are not passive experiences. They are dialogues, shared moments that bind us together, allowing us to explore, experiment, and simply enjoy the sheer joy of creation.

Throughout the evening, you'll witness semi-improvised live painting & composing experiences, where I'll craft multiple soundscapes, blending various musical styles and three different artistic techniques: silk painting, ebru (Turkish water marbling), and suminagashi (Japanese water marbling)

After the performance, I invite you to stay for the reception, where you’ll have the opportunity to try out Coloratura for yourself.

Experience the fusion of art and music in a way that resonates, not just with your eyes & ears, but with your soul. Whether you're a lifelong art lover, a music aficionado, or just curious about what Coloratura has to offer, there's something magical waiting for you.

Cheers,

Camry Ivory

Audiovisual Musician, Artist, Inventor

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Coloratura is a transmedia project that combines visual art and music by using wired paintbrushes and conductive canvas as electronic instruments to create and manipulate live music.

The Coloratura interface comprises 12 paintbrushes, each assigned to a unique color and corresponding musical note. As the brushes touch the canvas, color and sound emerge as one, creating a multi-sensory experience in real time. The end result of each interaction is an electronic music composition and a tangible, analog piece of art.

Read more Frequently Asked Questions here…

I am an artist rooted in music; I intertwine color and sound together through my innovative instrument, Coloratura. This bespoke musical interface uses paintbrushes as electronic instruments, each corresponding to a specific paint color and musical note, enabling me to create analog paintings and digital music simultaneously.

My journey from musician to artist is rooted in my desire to explore the synergy between visual art and music, using innovative technology as a bridge to weave the two disciplines together. Drawing inspiration from the visionary works of Kandinsky, Klee, and other abstractionists, I craft a visual language for music - one that tethers the ephemeral nature of sound to the tactile and visual medium of color and form, enabling the expression of art sonically and music visually.

An key part of my creative process is improvisation. Rather than meticulously planning every canvas and composition in advance, I create space for spontaneity. Each stroke I paint creates a dual simultaneous output - one visual and one auditory, prompting me to decide, in the moment, whether to respond to the color or the note as I make my next brushstroke. This process pushes me beyond the comforts and constraints of traditional representational art and formulaic music theory, urging me to explore the raw foundational principles of form, harmony, tone, and composition that are inherent in both domains.

My live performances and finished pieces reflect my core belief that the process of creation is equally as significant as the final product. My work with Coloratura serves as a catalyst for a creative voyage, a process that encourages daring artistic decisions and an escape from comfort zones. My aspiration is not merely to use Coloratura as a conduit for my own artistic expression, but to create beautiful, magical experiences that evoke awe, wonder, and delight. In doing so, I hope to inspire others to embark on their own unique creative journeys.

Prints & accessories inspired by tonight’s compositions are available for pre-order in my online store

Thank you x 1000 to the following folks!

Justin Skinner (sound engineering, love, patience, support)

Adrienne Maples (photography & promotion)

Amy Corsi (refreshments)

Natasha Ria El-Scari (mentoring & merchandising)

Hilary Holt (box office management),

Aimee Duke & Whitney Thouvenelle (Coloratura assistants)

Rusty Sneary (Black Box manager)

GoFundMe Donors:
Julie Manning

Cherelle Washington

Porcshe Murphy

Misha Roberts

Tracy Young

Lou A Curtsinger

Ashlee Jones

Julie Whistman

Linda Kapfer

Matt Kesler

David George

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Julia Haile

Michael Byars

Alisha Berry

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Darcy Bloss

Patrick Casteel

Alex Gates

Cori Simmons

Julie Manning

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And many more kind and wonderful people who would prefer to remain anonymous

Thank you all for your love, guidance and continuous support!