CASTRO, ELENITA M.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ELEGANCE
I was not properly introduced in the realms of art. I did not know that music, dancing or the
paintings that I thought were pictures then are forms of art. It is usually said that the eyes are our windows
to the world, as well as the windows to our soul. The reflection of light in our eyes is a sign of our living
existence, which can be called as the spark of life, in the exchange within the borders of eye expression to
gaze communication (S. Marinkovic, 2016). Later on, I realized each art has its own peculiar and
untranslatable sensuous charm, has its own special manner of reaching the imagination, its own special
responsibilities to its material.
On September 4, 2019, the Sound of Serenity of Eduardo Perreras caught my attention
(see Figure 1), a painting which is being held and exhibited in an art gallery called PASEO in Glorietta Malls
in Makati City, Philippines. This encases a sitting lady holding a violin enveloped by a fish. What caught my
interest is, aside from the violin, is the title of the painting. The painting speaks music and elegance in a
calm manner. The color scheme of the painting calls for tranquility and harmony as the hue of blue on the
fish and green on the dress of the lady takes the dominating colors on the artwork. This highlights Perreras
emphasis on the emotion he wants to draw out of the colors he selected. Serenity. Furthermore, the use of
the violin in this painting gives the context of not only of elegance, but also of beauty. In addition of that, the
grace and beauty in it implies that it is interior and can never be taken away at any time in this life, unless it
has been stripped away from yourself through negative thought and deeds. Thus, prompts music into the
picture. Music represents emotions, good times, bad times and message from the inner self. It provides
parameters as it shapes the society and identities. It is
a framework that can be used to frame experiences,
perception, feelings and the behavior how one act and
carry oneself. All art constantly aspires towards the
condition of music because it is the general aim of art
to obliterate the distinction between matter and form,
and only in music, or so it would appear, does there
exist the possibility of perfect obliteration. A fish, on the
other hand, symbolizes serenity, wisdom, rebirth, good
luck and so on. It represents awareness of the
unconsciousness or of the higher self. In this collection
of symbolisms in an artwork impresses the perception
of art in its sophistication and grace in face of calmness
amidst of anything. Fluidity of the curve lines of the
subject appeal to the flexibility and sensuality of the
graceful movements in the painting. This work of art
entails the beauty of individuality which is taking care of
oneself. It is the belief and practice that every person is
unique and self-reliant.
Upon the artwork mentioned
above, a painting in the Saatchi Art, an online art
Figure 1
Sound of Serenity by Eduardo Perreras
