June
2003
Art and music go hand in hand
Written by Tara Glanville |
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by Paul Waight |
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Being
an artist these days is as much about getting noticed as it is about
your ability.
One Birmingham artist has found a unique way to promote himself. |
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Paul
Waight, a 33 year old Birmingham artist, will be showcasing some
of his artwork on the new CD cover for Solar Flare, one of Birmingham’s
exciting new bands.
Paul has been focusing on his art for the last five years, holding
exhibitions, selling work and trying to make a living out of what
he enjoys (see some of his art work below).
A musician by trade, Paul finds that there is a natural relationship
between art and music: "My work is quite spiritual".
With
his creative use of abstract shapes, vibrant shades and influence
from dead musicians, the emotion of each piece is carried straight
into the observer. This feeling is heightened by the use of music.
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of Solar Flare |
Paul’s
first solo exhibition at the Custard Factory was as much about the
art as it was about the atmosphere: " My friends, DJ’s Fang Shi,
provided the music for the launch night. They played laid back jazz,
which really incorporated into the art."
Paul spent a lot of money hiring props to add to the atmosphere,
but luckily broke even when he sold some of his paintings.
The connection between music and art seems at the forefront for
much of Paul’s work. One piece sees a collection of the great past
jazz musicians all performing together.
Whilst the art is abstract, with triangles for faces, the emotion
of such an occasion is not lost in the print.
"I wanted to capture the ultimate jam. I’m not sure if there is
a connection between jazz music and art, but I’m certainly trying
to make one."
This connection has now been continued with the correlation between
Solar Flare and Paul’s art: "They asked me if they could use one
of my images for their CD cover. I was really happy to let them.
To make a living you have to promote yourself 100% and this was
a really good opportunity to get my work noticed."
ARTWORK
Click
on the images above to see larger pictures.
Solar Flare reviewed
I also went along to see Solar Flare play at the Uni. Click
here for my review.
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