So for the past 3 years, becoming a live painter slowly has also slowly caused my perspective during a music performance to evolve. What use to be the list of things to do pre-show as a show goer; buying tickets, pre-gamming, no limit dress codes, etc. Now this has become social networking with bands, venues and production companies, keeping stocked with art supplies, where the closest plug is for my light, making sure people don't knock into my piece, etc. A joyous evolution it has been in the music world. Through these posts, I hope to bring a closer understanding of my perspective and life as an artist at home or in the studio versus a live performance painter. These two artistic realms that continue to intrigue me on a daily bases regardless of the severe differences in execution. Placing myself and the art in new locations has created radical experiences that teach me so much about myself, the art, culture and human interaction that I have been compelled to share my perspective. As the art evolves, so does everything else......
This week I am just going to quickly recap the most recent event I painted which was at The Camel during local Richmond Virginia bands J3 Project, Peoples Blues of Richmond and The Silo Effect on 3/18/2011. As always, each of these acts bring their own energy and style to the night that keeps the crowd going, and for myself, keeps me interested and moving all night long. Most of the times I set up at The Camel, I am in the back not facing the stage. Instead of having both a visual and auditory experience with the band, it usually is only auditory besides when I take a break. This lends to the concept and belief I have with the collaboration live painting creates in the atmosphere of live music. My interaction with the band visually now has evolved into my own visual creations. I am the creator, in a sense, to my own visual experience at a live music performance. So the music is influencing what I am creating, whether I have a preconceived vision or not. It is that realization of the NOW moment, where environment is directly influencing creativity. These notions are what pull me to paint more at shows. Not only just the music, but the great interaction I have with passers-by, friends, and just the vibe that is created when the lights, music, art and people come together.
"Into Spring" 3.18.11
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This is the final piece ,"Into Spring" from 3/18/2011 and many more hours spent at home on detail. It is always a pleasure to collaborate on the vibe with local music acts and continue the beautiful cycle of creative culture. Before I go, I also want to steer any readers attention to my soundcloud, where I will be posting new Acoustic Electronic recordings on a regular bases. Most of the tunes are created through live looping on the acoustic, delay pedal experimentation, vocals and other miscellaneous instruments to create the intriguing and experimental sounds. Keep checking in for updates and I will be posting about every 2 weeks.
Love to All and thanks for the support
Chapin Mathews
"I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-Albert Einstein
