I made "Blues for Toots" to turn jazz phrasing into colour and form. I blended abstract, cubism and expressionism so layered faces and bold passages of colour convey rhythm and breath, moments that feel like a solo played late at night.
Gerardus Cornielje Baron von Sachsen, born in 's-Heerenberg, is a Dutch artist whose work seamlessly integrates the realms of music, poetry, and visual art. A trained jazz saxophonist, his creative process begins with sound, allowing jazz to shape his paintings and poems. His extensive travels across over sixty countries have enriched his work with diverse cultural influences, creating art that feels like emotional maps rather than mere representations.
I made "Blues for Toots" to turn jazz phrasing into colour and form. I blended abstract, cubism and expressionism so layered faces and bold passages of colour convey rhythm and breath, moments that feel like a solo played late at night.
Gerardus Cornielje Baron von Sachsen, born in 's-Heerenberg, is a Dutch artist whose work seamlessly integrates the realms of music, poetry, and visual art. A trained jazz saxophonist, his creative process begins with sound, allowing jazz to shape his paintings and poems. His extensive travels across over sixty countries have enriched his work with diverse cultural influences, creating art that feels like emotional maps rather than mere representations.
