Winter (here represented by an older, peaceful man in the background) is depicted in cool tones, layered clothing, and is accompanied by a dark-blue guitar. Inspired by the work of Norman Rockwell, this piece consists of two characters who each symbolize a separate season. Especially to the animals who are in need of a great winter rest.įor Handel and Haydn, I created an illustration that explores the relationship between winter and spring as exhibited in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Using a blue wash, and inking techniques, I hoped to portray the essence and emotional aspects of winter. The piece was done on illustration board using ink and gouache.
They let winter take its course, and await the arrival of spring to erupt from slumber. When in hibernation I think of them as serene creatures. However, at heart, bears are the complete opposite. At first thought we tend to portray them as aggressive. However, when listening to the tune, the first idea that came to my mind were bears preparing for hibernation. Picturing these themes together make out many possibilities. Animals hustling down for winter, frigid temperatures, and silence taking place as many go to sleep. When listening intently, a scene took place inside my mind. There was a melody within Vivaldi’s winter piece that depicted a calming and restful time. However, there was one particular part of the track that I took inspiration by. I felt a connection personally and emotionally within myself. When listening to Vivaldi’s track ‘Four Seasons’ I immediately grasped an affinity towards winter. It seemed like an all around fun scene to create as they harvest grapes and ready themselves for the coming winter while enjoying autumn's bounty. The fast paced and springy sound of the violins made me think of fauns and a donkey hurriedly jumping around.
I looked to Roman Mythology to help me decide what I should depict in my piece, along with research into what occurs in Italy during autumn. I like the imagery of Italy in autumn as the colors are a perfect balance of green, red and orange during that season. The cup of Bacchus flows freely, and many find their relief in deep slumber.” The festivities he refers to here remind me of Bacchanalia, the time where people honor the god of wine and freedom with a frenzy of drunkeness and partying. He describes revelry and the celebration of Bacchus in autumn with the stanza: “The peasant celebrates with song and dance the harvest safely gathered in. My inspiration for this piece comes not only from the music itself but Vivaldi’s poem that he accompanied with it.
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