In “Wave Cadenza,” ongoing until October 22 at Galerie Joaquin, Wilwayco tries to achieve on canvas the visual physicality of Mozart’s grand and luscious musical theatrics, flourishes and diversity of sound architecture.
Artist Edwin Wilwayco draws inspiration from an unlikely source, as he stages his latest solo show. Dubbed as “Wave Cadenza,” it runs until October 22 at Rockwell’s Galerie Joaquin. This time, he channels on canvas compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to produce a body of abstract artworks that seek to evoke musical structure as envisioned by one of the greatest composers of all time
In “Wave Cadenza,” according to a press statement, Wilwayco achieves the visual physicality of Mozart’s grand and luscious musical theatrics, flourishes and diversity of sound architecture: the wavelike movements, layering of curves, counter-curves, dissymmetry and repetition of high and low expressions. Signature Wilwayco touches include the strong play of bold, vibrant, and powerful color arrangements. The various applications of paint mannerism provide a visual representation of the many instruments of the Ancien Regime, Classical and Rococo periods, including the harpsichord, violin, viola, cello, flute and the then newly developing fortepiano.
While Mozart is today, by contemporary standards, appreciated as a traditionalist within the Classical period of music, he was loved during this time as a revolutionary and fanciful superstar, creating wide-ranging compositions. During his short and highly creative and productive life, he gained a reputation as a rebellious young modern, who added to, assimilated and rejected the previous generations of serious-minded and heavy Baroque musical masters of his time. To some critics, his music falls as superficial joy, but to others it exemplifies a gleeful seriousness.
Wilwayco’s goal is to contain within the painted composition an allusion to Mozart’s overall high-drama and lively and clear style with a contemporary twist. The suite of paintings that form “Wave Cadenza” are said to be a beautiful blend of lush and dense arrangements that always allow room for personalized viewer interpretation.
For inquiries, contact Galerie Joaquin at +63 915 414 5502 or email galeriejoaquinrockwell@gmail.com
