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SaveSilent Harmony: Sheet Music Art
| Year of creation | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 W × 42 H × 0.1 D cm |
| Type of art | painting |
| Style | modern |
| Genre | portrait |
| Materials | mixed method, paper |
| Type of packaging | cardboard box |
Description of the Artwork “Silent Harmony: Sheet Music Art”
This captivating mixed-media artwork, measuring 30x42 cm, blends watercolor painting and collage techniques to create a masterpiece filled with depth and emotion. The central figure, tenderly painted in delicate watercolors, performs the universal gesture of silence with a finger raised to her lips. Over her eyes, a collage of aged sheet music with charred edges evokes a sense of nostalgia, mystery, and fragility. Concept and Meaning This artwork is a meditation on memory, silence, and the stories hidden within. The burnt edges of the sheet music symbolize the ephemeral nature of time and history, while the obscured eyes reflect forgotten truths and emotions. This silent yet powerful imagery invites introspection and connection with the unspoken melodies of the soul. Technique Crafted with fluid watercolor techniques, this piece captures the figure's softness and humanity. The collage elements of aged sheet music, with their tactile textures and burnt edges, add drama and depth.
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Julia Shilo, Bulgaria
Julia Shilo is a Ukrainian artist based in Bulgaria, specializing in portraits and figurative painting. Her work blends traditional and contemporary techniques, incorporating mixed media and collage. She integrates fragments of antique books, sheet music, stamps, and other vintage materials, creating a dialogue between history and modern expression while emphasizing timeless human emotions. Reflecting on the lost aesthetics of past eras, Julia explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and identity through symbolic elements. Her works are in private collections across the USA, France, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Russia. She actively exhibits and continues to evolve her artistic practice, creating thought-provoking, emotionally resonant pieces that bridge past and present.