The Music of Art

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT cNoteART

“CONSEQUENCES”

People have long been fascinated by the idea of synesthesia ( a unified sensory response involving all of the senses, where a sound is a color or a taste, etc.). The idea that these equivalents are universal and not subjective seems to hold the promise are universal and not subjective seems to hold the promise of a universal truth. Erik Rosen’s works in this vein have a sense of inevitability about them. As abstractions, their rhythms and chroma have a deja vu feeling . . .something we’ve always known, but have not seen before.

Like many hard edged abstractions, these pieces use the grid as an organizing system. However, in this case, the systematic approach is total, using the artist’s cNote system for transposing the auditory to visual. The conceptual basis of this art is an ordering system that produces an image relative to context and input. In this case, the input is popular music. Its structure generates an equivalent image based on the rules established by cNote. Therefore, these works are perceived as analogs of the musical pieces. As interesting as the process is, the works have a validity as a visual experience that’s independent of their origins. These works live as geometric abstractions that convey a lyrical presence through their rhythms and patterns of color and require no further justification.

--LL Powers, Curator

I just got my picture. I LOVE it! And I don’t mean “it’s nice, it will look good on the wall” like, I mean “if I took my favorite element from every cNote I have seen and designed my perfect picture, this is it” like! Thank you SO much for doing it for me. I’ll send pics once it’s framed and on the wall. Heidi S., Brunswick, ME

Great Concept! Stephen Holland, California

The cNOTE concept is very cool – I stopped by the Conde Nast Building to check it out and spent some time on the website. It has made me think differently about music. Steve B., Greenwich, CT

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Received the piece "Rhapsody in Blue" late on Saturday. It's just GREAT!! I LOVE IT!! and so will the client. Thanks sooo much for all of your help! Shelley R., Cheltenham PA

This is brilliant. Richard C., Cambridge, MA

Amazing work! Rock on! Kala, New York City

Outstanding! Jeff, New York City

Synesthesia. You’re in the company of Nabokov now. And your genius is just as apparent. A fantastic and powerful exhibit. Congratulations! John P. New York City

Awesome work. I like it. John C., Yonkers, NY

I just wanted to let you know that I gave the cNote visual art that you did for me to my friend last night. I was holding off on giving it to her until I saw her in person. I wanted to let you know that she was in tears over her gift....she loved it so much!! She was also blown away with your story, as I knew she would be. Anyways, just wanted to thank you again for your great work. It was so nice to give a gift that had so much meaning and was from someone who sees the good in every situation. I'm thoroughly impressed. I hope one day I can get to New York City during a time your having one of your gallery showings. Thanks again! Dawn B. Boston, MA

Your work is amazing! Sheila R., New York City

I think you and your work are just AWESOME! Susie G, Colorado

Very Impressive. Ursula D., New York City

So touching--I could hear the songs when I looked at each picture, and thanks to you, I can now visualize them too. Truly beautiful. Thank you. Danielle, New York City

What a translation. Bravo. Tony, New York City

Where do I get some morphine? Congratulations--awesome show. Lynda D., Boston, MA

My cNotes are WONDERFUL!!!!! Thank you so so much!! My dad is going to flip out when he sees it. Melissa S., New York City

This is just too cool. Well done! Matt S., Washington, DC

We sang all the paintings! Thank you. Anonymous, New York City

Intriguing transformations in their flow and regularity. Patricia Lynne D., New York City

Erik, cNote is fascinating! What an amazing story. You've been through a lot but amazingly the journey allowed you to discover a hidden talent. Thanks for sharing it. Anna B., Boston, MA

I love your artwork! It’s amazing. Jil M, Goshen, NY

Your exhibit was so wonderful. So unique and fascinating! Lisa E., New York City

Beautiful art. Brilliant. You may have created a new form of communication, too. Imagine if this method could also be converted to a "universal” language, that all languages and dialects could be translated into? I bet we would very clearly see mood, power dynamics, the energy of language of war and destruction, of peace and love, happy thoughts, sad thoughts, etc ... No wonder I loved "One." My favorite. Rachel M., Boston, MA

You are truly gifted. Who knew that in that crazy brain there was all that talent. Kristin O., Boston, MA

Wonderful concept and ultimate execution! Anonymous

Thanks for the musical art. Todd M., New York City

Magnificent musical vision. Caudia S., New York City

So incredible. Natalie W., Wilmington, DE

When walking through the corridor of your exhibit, I first thought they were “African Cloths.” What an intriguing show. I will blog about this. Anonymous

So touching--I could hear the songs when I looked at each picture, and thanks to you, I can now visualize them too. Truly beautiful. Thank you. Danielle, New York City

Awesome!!! I can’t believe how beautiful these songs are as art! Brilliant! How can I buy my favorite song? I have to have it!!! Nicole W., New York City

The picture is amazing. It has such meaning that touches me. Denise, New York City

I would never have thought that “Tiny Dancer” would have so many 16+ smaller notes. It looks more frenetic than it sounds. Thanks for the interesting show. Nelson L., New York City

Congratulations on cNote Art!!! My BFF Susie W. just gave me the most special gift ever!!! A beautiful cNote piece!!! My favorite band/favorite song!! I ♥ it sooo much!!!Yay!!! Lolita D., Florida

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