Delayed thoughts!

I’m really glad we had the opportunity to be able to grab a glimpse behind these two artist’s lives. It was really interesting hearing about their stories and how Ms. Sabharwal came to be the artist she is today, and how Mr. Kelly came to be the musician he is today.

In Mr. Kelly’s visit, I really enjoyed seeing how he got himself involved with a community he’s not necessarily familiar with, and allowed himself to not only learn from all kinds of people from different cultures, but also to create original music with them and incorporate their individual stories. I thought it was interesting and awesome to see how he experimented with incorporating voice recordings into his music as well as playing with musicians who played instruments that are completely different from the piano itself in order to develop this new type of sound and music.

In Ms. Sabharwal’s visit, I really enjoyed being able to see and hear how she had the opportunity to earn residencies within different countries and how even to this day, she is still learning different styles of painting and still incorporating new methods and mastering old ones. Like I said in class, I think the idea of having a residency is absolutely amazing and being able to have the opportunity to do that I think is such a blessing and I can’t even begin to imagine all the things you’d be able to see, experience, and learn. I also thought it was funny how Ms. Sabharwal described her painting process, and how once she decides to use certain colors, she begins to see those colors in everything, wherever she goes.

All in all, it was a pleasure meeting the two of them and hearing their stories and insights. Thanks for taking the time to come out and talk to us, and I wish you two the best as you both continue to pursue your passions!