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“Roots of Music Drumline #1“
8′ x 10″ custom framed original oil painting on copper
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This one-of-a-kind original oil on copper painting was created by New Orleans artist Emilie Rhys in 2022 and 2023 at the artist's French Quarter art studio. It is painted on a copper sheet specially prepared by the artist, using etching tools to incise the surface. This enhances the final image by providing randomly-derived surface texture.
The composition is based upon photos the artist took of Roots of Music drummers at Satchmo Summerfest on August 6, 2022. The sale included a custom wood frame with an antique gold finish.
The Roots of Music is an afterschool music and mentoring program that provides local youth with not only the opportunity to learn an instrument and how to play in a marching band, but they also receive tutoring, a hot meal, and transportation to and from the program. The artist has had a contract with Roots since 2014, permitting her to create artworks with images of the kids, and in exchange she pays Roots a cash commission from the sale of art in which they are depicted.
The Roots of Music will receive a cash commission from the sale of this artwork in which they are depicted.