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COMING SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2026
The Colors of Sound features original paintings by Northwest Arkansas artist Rachel Borntrager, exploring the relationship between color, sound, and the human body.
Using her distinctive Soma-Line Method, Rachel transforms her synesthetic perception of sound into expressive abstract paintings that use line and color as a visual language for the body. Made over a span of seven months, this collection of 25+ paintings offers an intimate glimpse into the ways everyday sounds are felt as well as heard. Rachel’s work features unconventional uses of graphite, diluted acrylic paint, and oil pastel on handmade paper and hand-stretched raw canvas, with sizes ranging from 9″x12″ to 48″x60″. All paintings are available for purchase online and shipping is available. All paintings will go live, Wednesday September 9th, 10am.
Inspired by the rich tradition of Abstract Expressionism, particularly soak-stain and color field painting techniques, Rachel also draws from her life as a mother of three and her ongoing exploration of mind-body awareness.
Rachel hopes viewers experience “more of their own felt-aliveness through the interplay of senses [sound and sight] and appreciation for the gift of being alive.”
Audiences have the opportunity to watch and listen as Rachel demonstrates her painting method in response to live music performed by sound artist, Craig Colorusso, on Opening Reception night, Thursday, September 10, 6-8 PM, at The Apollo on Emma, Springdale, AR, and again, during the Springdale Artwalk, October 15, 2026.
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