My paintings are a love letter to the beauty of sound

Pierre Van Dijk (b. 1950) is a contemporary Dutch painter registered with the RKD – the Netherlands Institute for Art History. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States and Europe, including exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Monaco. Pierre has taught at Lock Haven University and currently lives and paints in his hometown of ‘s-Hertogenbosch.

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Commiserate

Synesthete, a collaboration between Luc Cianfarani modern Composer NY (www.luccianfarani.com) and synesthete and Dutch abstract expressionist synesthete Painter Pierre Van Dijk, explores the connection between visual art and music. Both Luc and Pierre create new works that complement each other – with chord progressions, textures and frequencies in Luc’s music matching the colors and shapes in Pierre’s music. and vice versa The collaboration creates an experience of and as a synesthete – giving the viewer a visualization of the musical and visual / Synesthesia. 

 

“Commiserate” is the title song from the film “Commuters” Synesthesia on music by Luc Cianfarani (Modern Composer – Synesthete) New York, USA.

 

 

Acryl on Linen (?), 80 x 100 cm

 

Nowhere

Acryl on Linen, 100 x 160 cm

 

Composition “Nowhere” (live) by Harpist Remy van Kesteren 

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