“Harmonic Serpentine” captures the compelling interplay between visual art and polyphonic music. The vibrating snakes serve as a dynamic representation of musical sequences, their rich tones and textures echoing the distinctive timbre of various voices and instruments in a complex polyphonic composition.
This image boasts a textured interaction with the lines of the staff, suggesting a close relationship between the visual elements and the actual music they evoke. Snakes are depicted with a heightened sense of individuality, each color and pattern not only representing a different voice but also the unique character and playing style that an instrumentalist or singer might bring to a piece.