The works of Andrew Chalfen and Melinda Steffy both acknowledge auditory aural beauty in a visual way through pops of color and intricate patterns. Melinda Steffy’s work is planned, logical, and precise in method and approach. Using her knowledge as both an artist and classically trained musician, Steffy works to translate the rhythmic, time-based format of music into visual color patterns. Andrew Chalfen, also a musician, takes on a more improvisational and intuitive approach when creating his art pieces. His artistic practice parallels his songwriting process, arranging and composing different elements to create a visual symphony of colors and patterns.
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Melinda Steffy THE LAST WORD 3: Again, 2019 Based on the folk song “Great Dust Storm” by Woody Guthrie Acrylic on wood panel 24 x 24” $1,500
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Andrew Chalfen Groovy Tube Day, 2021 Ink, acrylic, colored pencil, vacuum tubes on paper on wood panel 11 x 14 x 4” $800
Synesthesia
Andrew Chalfen Connected, 2021 Mixed media on wood panel 18 x 36 x 4” $20,000
Listen to a curated Spotify playlist by Chalfen & Steffy here!
Andrew Chalfen Under the Hood, 2021 Acrylic, Flashe acrylic, wood, glue on wood panel 12 x 12 x 4” $1,200
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Andrew Chalfen A Hundred Good Ideas, 2022 Acrylic, epoxy resin on canvas 30 x 30 x 2” $3,500 Melinda Steffy THE LAST WORD 4: Jones, 2019 Based on the song “Ruination Day, Part II” by Gillian Welch Acrylic on wood panel 24 x 24” $1,500
Melinda Steffy SONG 1: Booth Killed Lincoln, 2018 Based on the 19th century folk ballad “Booth Killed Lincoln” Acrylic on wood panel 42 x 24” $3,000
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Melinda Steffy THE LAST WORD 1: Best , 2018 Based on the 19th century folk ballad “Booth Killed Lincoln” Acrylic on wood panel 24 x 24” $1,500
Melinda Steffy THE LAST WORD 2: Lord, 2009 Based on the song “God Moves on the Water” by Blind Willie Johnson Acrylic on wood panel 24 x 24” $1,500
Left to Right Andrew Chalfen Low Earth Orbit, 2021 Acrylic, wood, glue on wood panel 10 x 10 x 3” $900 Andrew Chalfen Memory Drifter, 2020 Acrylic, ink transfer, wood, colored pencil, metal, electronics parts on canvas 8 x 11 x 1.5” $1,100
Melinda Steffy SONG 3: Great Dust Storm , 2018 Based on the song “Great Dust Storm” by Woody Guthrie Acrylic on wood panel 42 x 36” $3,000
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