About the Artist -
Hello! Thank you for your interest in SEE THE MUSIC!
My name is Kim. I live in Colorado Springs, CO where I was born and raised.
My story begins at a time in my life when I decided to explore a variety of options for a career change. During this process, I was creating artwork for fun as a way to have mental space from the stress of changing paths. I recognized my ability to see colors and shapes when listening to music. I shared this experience after listening to a live performance - musicians who beautifully performed Beethoven playing piano and cello. This was not the first time I experienced this. In fact, I have most of my life to some degree. Many people encouraged me to paint what I was describing. SEE THE MUSIC is the best representation I can share with anyone interested in the artistic images flowing through my mind. I paint all genres of music - lyrical as well as instrumental. I'm inspired by all aspects of music & see the imagery in my mind's eye.
I'm honored to share this experience with you.
Sincerely,
Kimberley Joan
KJ
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syn·es·the·sia
[ˌsinəsˈTHēZH(ē)ə, ˌsinəsˈTHēzēə]
Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which information meant to stimulate one of your senses stimulates several of your senses. People who have synesthesia are called synesthetes. The word “synesthesia” comes from the Greek words: “synth” (which means “together”) and “ethesia” (which means “perception). Synesthetes can often “see” music as colors when they hear it, and “taste” textures like “round” or “pointy” when they eat foods. Researchers are still unsure about how common synesthesia is. One 2006 study proposed that it occurs in 2 to 4 percent of the population.
There are multiple types of synesthesia, all with different symptoms. Grapheme-color synesthesia, where you connect letters and days of the week with colors, may be the most well-known. But there’s also sound-to-color synesthesia, number-form synesthesia, and many others. People who have any type of synesthesia tend to have these common symptoms:
Involuntary perceptions that cross over between senses (tasting shapes, hearing colors, etc.)
Sensory triggers that consistently and predictably cause interplay between senses (e.g., every time you see the letter A, you see it in red).
It’s important to note that synesthesia is not a disease or disorder, but rather a unique way of experiencing the world.
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