ABOUT THE SYNESTHESIA ART SHOWS:

The Synesthesia Art Shows are interactive art shows that combines the visual arts and music. We wanted to create a “synesthetic” experience for our artists and viewers by inspiring the artist’s creation process with music. Each show contains a unique playlist curated by Ella Ballstaedt. She then assigns a song to an artist and asks them to create a work of art inspired by that song. When viewers come to the show they will be able to download the playlist at the door and walk through the exhibit listening to the music that inspired the artwork that they are looking at.

Each work of art will be labeled with the song that inspired the artist. The artists consistently take different approaches to the way they study the music and the approach they take in creating their artwork. It is a beautiful experience that engages the artists and viewers who come through the show. Come experience Synesthesia and don’t forget to BRING YOUR OWN HEADPHONES!

ABOUT OUR THIRD SHOW

Faith is and always has been the core of many major works of art. For as long as mankind has existed, faith has not only been a major subject, but the motivation for many to create inspiring works of art. In this context, faith is not simply the concept of trust or hope, rather a deep-rooted belief in a higher power, or an eternal force bigger than life itself. For some, this faith is a belief in God. For others, it is a sense of confidence in something bigger than themselves. Faith has driven artists from all  time periods and places in the world to express their longing for a connection to a higher being or a greater purpose in life. Although their form of expression may vary, each artist seeks to express themselves through a chosen medium. Whether it be through painting, writing poetry, or producing a melody, each work is intrinsically connected through faith. Art is meant to inspire faith in others while also expressing the faith of the artist. Synesthesia III seeks to blend artistic mediums in order to inspire faith in others. Each piece of artwork that you will see at this show is inspired by a specific song selected to fit this theme. Take a look at the playlist below and feel free to listen before you come to the show. We hope this experience both inspires and enlightens you in new ways.

SYNESTHESIA: SEEKING TRUTH

SYNESTHESIA: SEEKING TRUTH

FAQs

  • SYNESTHESIA [SIN-UHS-THEE-ZHUH]:

    A sensation produced in one modality when a stimulus is applied to another modality, as when the hearing of a certain sound induces the visualization of a certain color.

  • Each show has a unique playlist curated specifically for that show’s theme. Our founder Ella then selects the song that would best fit the artist participating in the show and assigns them the song.

  • No. We have had some artists with Synesthesia, but not all artists that we choose have it. The concept comes from creating a “synesthetic” experience that someone with synesthesia might have and ask the artists to create what they feel and see based off of the song they’re listening to.

    Similar to the work of old artists such as Wassily Kandinsky and Duke Ellington.

  • No. We would love to have headphones for all of our viewers and are working on a collaboration in the near future. But for now please BRING YOUR OWN HEADPHONES, it will make your experience much better!