FRAMED #34 Kurt Rosenwinkel / Exhibition Boyan

MUSIC – Kurt Rosenwinkel

Solo guitar performance of Kurt Rosenwinkel, one of the most inspirational artists for legions of musicians, young and old, across the globe.

“There is something very special about FRAMED. The spirit of community and cooperation for a greater good really comes through, and the attention to technical and aesthetic excellence is clear. This makes for a warm and dynamic atmosphere, which is perfect for the creative mood. It was cathartic in these times to be able to share music with people in real life, to experience the birth of a note together in real time in the same space. This rare time has many great lessons for us if we pay attention, and FRAMED is making the best of this opportunity to become stronger and help others stay focused during this challenging time. This is the right attitude, and I’m grateful to be a part of it. Thank you!” – Kurt Rosenwinkel

Kurt Rosenwinkel has been a distinct and prominent creative voice at the forefront of modern music for nearly three decades. The American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer has gained international recognition for his deft artistry and unabated individualism since he first appeared on the New York music scene in 1991. His legacy as the pre-eminent jazz guitar voice of his generation is plainly evident on his eleven albums as a leader.

ART EXHIBITION – Boyan 

Born in 1975 in Bulgaria, emigrated to Israel in 1997, and lives and works in Bulgaria and Israel. Working predominantly in painting, Boyan focuses on real and fantastic characters, while his painterly work virtuously skips between various genres and styles. Boyan graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem in 2003. He has had solo shows at Andrea Meislin Gallery in New York, Gallery 39, and Sommer Contemporary Art Gallery in Tel Aviv, as well as at the Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art.

“I started to make those paintings after moving to a large studio at an old cinema, which was converted to carpentry. Everything was covered in thick dust. I put the raw canvas on the floor to use as a carpet. Soon, I started to notice different shapes that appeared on the canvas made by footprints, cigarette ash, and dripped paint. Some of the shapes were very clear, so I tried to paint them using wood paint. The wood paint is like watercolor, it’s hard to control or erase. Once you make a mark, it’s there to stay. I try to find images hidden in the canvas by following shapes or making marks, trying to create a painting based on an accident.”