“Play Me I’m Yours” Street Piano Exhibition @HKRI Taikoo

Aura

Acrylic on Acoustic Piano, 2021

I was invited to paint 2 pianos for the “Play Me I’m Yours” Street Piano Exhibition in Shanghai in 2021. This is the second piano. It was later donated to a local music venue.

Within the realms of music and artistic creation lies an ineffable aura—a rare essence that captures the raw authenticity of the moment, particularly within the enchanting realm of live music. I seek to convey the artist's state of transcendence, their complete immersion in the act of creation, through hues that seem to radiate with luminosity and imagery that dances with an ethereal quality. Countless abstract faces dot the canvas, each representing the multitude of souls engaged in the creative process, evoking a blend of unease and an insatiable desire to delve deeper into the enigmatic scene. With the pianos of 'Play Me I'm Yours' adorning the streets, inviting one and all to partake in the creative endeavor, each participant brings forth their own unique spark of inspiration.