Title: "The Sound of a Soul"
Size: 100 x 100 x 4 cm
Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas
Year: 2025
Price: CHF 6,500.–
Condition: Original, signed, and ready to hang
Framing: Not framed (available upon request)
Shipping: International shipping available; price excludes tax and shipping fees
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
A Celebration of Jazz, Color, and a Life Lived Through Music
This painting, The Sound of a Soul, is my artistic tribute to jazz, to freedom, and to a musical spirit that refuses to fade. At the heart of the composition is an imaginary American jazz musician—an older Black man whose entire being seems to sing through the canvas. With a golden saxophone in hand, his colorful clothes, long beard, and radiant sunglasses evoke the joy and liberation of the 1970s, while his expression speaks of wisdom, rhythm, and a lifetime devoted to music.
Inspired by legends like Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, and Sonny Rollins, this character is not based on one real person, but rather represents the soul of jazz itself: a genre born from pain and oppression, but which rose into the light through improvisation, resilience, and pure passion.
The Artistic Process
The background was created first—an explosion of color and spontaneity. Using acrylics, water, and an intuitive flow technique, I allowed pigments in yellow, orange, pink, violet, and blue to move freely across the canvas, merging and separating as if dancing to a silent rhythm. Once dry, the background felt electric and alive, as though music had painted itself.
It was then that the vision of a jazzman emerged—a character who could visually "play" this background, channeling its vibrant energy with every breath of his saxophone. His clothing, headscarf, jewelry, and 70s-style sunglasses are painted with love and detail, reflecting a carefree but deeply soulful life.
Why This Painting Matters
Jazz has always been more than just music. It is a cultural revolution, a statement of identity, and a celebration of improvisation and freedom. Emerging from African American communities in the early 20th century, jazz became a global movement, blending pain and hope into melodies that moved hearts around the world.
With this painting, I want to honor that history—and the people who lived it. The Sound of a Soul is a visual song, a reminder that music can be seen, just as it can be heard.
Whether you're a jazz lover, a collector of soulful art, or someone who simply believes in the power of emotion and color, this painting invites you to feel deeply and live freely.
“Music is the healing force of the universe.” – Albert Ayler