On Thursday May 4th I received a book in the mail on early to late impressionist paintings. My practice is focused on scoring to picture and for my assignment in element 2 I am currently planning on creating a sonic response and interpretation of an impressionist painting from the 19th century. The project would consist of gathering field recordings in environments similar to the painting, and composing a piece of music using instrumentation that conveys my perception of the image as well.

Parallel to creating a work that acts score for the piece, the composition would be organised and mixed as if it were for a film. Music mixed in with a soundscape. Nature, people, animals, and weather. I also hope to find or create instruments that feel period accurate to the original work, with a post-modern and personal interpretation imbedded into it as well.

Outside of the assignment brief I would also paint a reaction to my final composition. My first assignment for term 1 this year consisted of composing a piece that was symbolic of a self-portrait of my own mind. Following the final composition and mix I sat listening to the project while painting my interpretation of it. It felt very meditative and reflective to see how the piece spoke to me following the final work and as a part of my practice I would continue doing that with this reflective work as well.