For my first attempt at a pixel drawing, I was originally
completely stuck as to what direction I wanted to proceed in. I ended up favoring a type of image based
more upon the idea and a collision of artistic genres than a purely
illustrative work, and an expression of my personal interests immediately
became an inspiration. I have a deep
interest in musical composition, and while brainstorming a subject for my pixel
drawing, I noticed that the extremely small, pixelated resolution of the blank
photoshop document I was looking at on my monitor was not unlike a simple
digital, graphic-based step-sequencer used in basic music production.
I Googled step-sequencer images, and I quickly found a free,
online step-sequencer that I could use to patch together my pixel image, and
use as a "musical translator" of sorts; effectively transforming
musical expression into graphic expression.
The sequencer can be found at this link: http://tonematrix.audiotool.com/
and is very useful for experiencing the work in its full potential; i.e.
hearing, as well as seeing the work.
Thusly, for my pixel art, I have created a visual
representation of a musical phrase. It is a simple, interactive piece that I feel encourages viewer interaction--I am hoping the viewer will use his or her computer to travel to the sequencer website, and using
my work as a template, simply graphically transcribing my notes onto their own
browser; allowing them to hear as well as see the work. Perhaps this may even ignite an artistic
conversation of sorts, as they build their own musical melody, and transcribe
it in the same fashion, allowing others to share their creation graphically as
well as musically.
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