Art enthusiasts and members of the community are invited to attend an artist talk by Kerry Hirth at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 30 in Classic Hall Room 101. Hirth’s work is part of the ongoing “Musical Conservations” exhibit at the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art on the campus of Central Methodist University.
Hirth, who lives and works near Columbia, uses her work to explore the translation of music to visual art. She has been featured in gallery exhibits nationally and internationally and has completed noteworthy projects across the world.
The art in her “Abstract Musical Harmony” exhibit comes through her unique ability to naturally associate musical patterns with colors, as certain groups of notes appear to her as different colors, which she then paints or sketches in linear patterns. Hirth also holds a degree in philosophy, as well as a law degree from the University of Missouri, which plays a part in her art as well.
“I believe that for those of us who are captivated by music, the experience of music synthesizes a great deal of complex information, regardless of whether that includes color,” says Hirth on her website. “I often wish I could see and hear what others do when they experience music.”
In addition to attending Hirth’s talk, those interested may visit the Gallery from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until April 17. Special tours and groups are also welcome by appointment. Contact curator Tyler Pierson at tpierson@centralmethodist.edu or 660-248-6304 to schedule a time. The Gallery is located on the first floor of Classic Hall, on the CMU Fayette campus.