Follow the notes


Sarah Z Short

Driftway Studio

Hello Reader,

Have you ever tried to learn an instrument? All my attempts were short-lived, as I liked the idea more than the work.

For this piece, the base was composed of vintage sheet music, which ended up mostly covered with a grid of abstracted lettepress prints, though fragments still remain.

Once a week, she sat at the piano and brushed off the dust before her tutor arrived. She hoped it wouldn’t be obvious she hadn’t practiced, but as soon as she began to play, she was scolded.

“Just follow the notes and your hands will remember what to do,” she was told.

So she tried and promised she’d practice every day after school.

Where does this piece lead your memories?

Warmly,

Sarah

James Trail Driftway, West Kingston, RI 02892
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Sarah Z Short

I'm an abstract artist using vintage paper and letterpress printing for contemporary collage art. I teach online and in-person collage workshops.

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