Thelonious Monk

Thelonious is a portrait of Thelonious Monk (1917-1982), the second most recorded jazz artist of all time. This piano player has a uniquely unusual... more

by Justin Hayes

Title

Thelonious Monk

Artist

Justin Hayes

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Canvas

Description

Thelonious is a portrait of Thelonious Monk (1917-1982), the second most recorded jazz artist of all time. This piano player has a uniquely unusual and robust style. The minimalist portrait has taken inspiration from Monk’s individual style. The explosive background is an embodiment of the fierce percussion in Monk’s music whilst focusing on the space between notes. The subject, Monk at his piano, aims to channel the angular melodies paired with rapid key changes that Monk is renowned for.

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April 15th, 2018