Klangfärbung Ii
44 W × 64 H × 4 D cm

In Klangfärbung II, I wanted to dive deeper into the physical tension of a musical composition. While the first piece in this series felt like a single, unfurling note, this work explores the friction and the 'strike' of a sound. I chose this deep, vibrant blue to slice through the black ink, representing a sudden shift in timbre—the way a bright brass instrument might break through a lower orchestral hum.

The broad, looping gesture in the center is an act of release; I wanted to capture the momentum of the hand as it follows the arc of a melody. Below this, I’ve introduced fine, structured lines that act as a visual metronome, grounding the chaotic energy of the main stroke. For me, this piece is about the duality of music: the rigorous structure of the composition versus the wild, unpredictable emotion of the performance. I hope the viewer can feel the air moving within these strokes, seeing the paper not just as a surface, but as a space where a silent symphony is still playing