ivory ensemble
These pieces are a homage to the enduring nature of art—music that outlives the musician, stories that transcend the storyteller. The skeletal hands are not symbols of decay but of persistence, illustrating how creativity lingers long after the creator is gone.
©2024 Terry Bouchie
THE picker
This piece evokes themes of mortality and music’s timeless power, inviting the viewer to imagine the ghostly melodies that transcend the boundaries of life and death. It is both intimate and otherworldly, a poignant tribute to the enduring connection between art and the human spirit.
Medium: White Charcoal
©2024 Terry Bouchie
THE FIDdler
The textured strokes of charcoal bring depth and intensity to the image, with rich shadows carving out the intricate details of the bony fingers gripping the bow and neck of the instrument. The interplay of light and shadow highlights the sharp contours of the hands, creating a stark contrast against the smooth curves of the fiddle.
Medium: White Charcoal
©2024 Terry Bouchie
THE PIPER
The soft, smoky texture of the charcoal lends an ethereal quality to the piece, with deep shadows and subtle gradients emphasizing the intricate details of the bony fingers and the smooth curves of the flute. Each joint, knuckle, and hollow space is meticulously rendered, creating a striking contrast between the skeletal hands and the instrument's polished surface.
Medium: White Charcoal
©2024 Terry Bouchie
THE Rumbler
The upright bass towers in the composition, its polished surface reflecting faint highlights that fade into the background. White strokes of charcoal create a dramatic contrast between the ghostly white hands and the rich, shadowy tones of the bass’s curved wooden body.
Medium: White Charcoal
©2024 Terry Bouchie
THE maestro
The monochromatic tones of the charcoal bring depth and drama to the scene, with rich blacks and soft grays creating a ghostly interplay of light and shadow. It conveys a sense of melancholy and wonder, blending the elegance of classical music with the eerie beauty of the macabre.
Medium: White Charcoal