As a part of Element 2 for Creative Sound Projects I am composing a score and soundscape to reflect on Monet’s painting “Fisherman’s Cottage on the Cliffs of Varengeville”. The painting was introduced to me by my mom when I was young, and recently it was reintroduced to me when I received a book from a friend in Los Angeles on impressionists’ paintings from the late 19th century. To expand on my practice and combine mediums I am composing a sound work that is similar to the organisation and mix of a film score. Including foley, music, and environmental sounds I aim to form a physical and imaginative environment that represents the painting outside of the image. I also plan on painting a response as well based on my sonic interpretation.

In order to combine compositional elements I am currently working on around the piano I am handwriting a piece for the guitar and the clarinet for my friend and I to record live as a part of the work. Attached is what I have written so far. While it is relatively simple, working in transposing music across different instruments is a formative exercise for my practice. It is also contributing to the visual elements of my work as well. The piece’s working title is simply “Fisherman’s Cottage” however, I do plan on developing the title as well.