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Strands of Time
by STEVE SMITH

“The inner fabric of the drum pattern is evident in this flowing image. My notation is an Indian rhythmic sequence that starts in half-time, moves to double-time and then slows to half-time again.” - Steve Smith

Showcasing a divine palette of blue, lime green and magenta, Strands of Time is a vivid and vibrant study of rhythm, drum notation and color. Abstract in origin, Smith added handwritten notation or "code" to the bottom center of the work to compliment the flowing rhythmic "pattern" featured within the visual.

Measuring 30"x 18" on canvas, there are a total of 40 available Strands of Time in the edition. All are numbered and individually signed by Steve Smith and SceneFour. All ship with Certificates of Authenticity.

• Measures 30" x 18" on canvas
• Only 40 pieces exist
• All numbered and signed by Steve Smith
• Ships with Certificate of Authenticity

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Int. Conception
Ext. Perception Revealed

Strands of Time

Nataraja

Emerging Tempest

Mezzo Forte:
A Study in Cyan

Cerulean Sunset
- Tranquility

Radiant Overtones
- Complexity
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Steve Smith Drummer Vital Information, Journey
The title for my second art collection for SceneFour is PATTERNS & CODES. Patterns occur in nature and codes are manmade forms of communication that relay information. Patterns in nature include spirals, waves, symmetries, tessellations and fractals. Manmade codes include written language, mathematical equations and music notation. When I play music, I am involved in using both patterns and codes. Repetitive patterns are often used when playing the drums and my ability to read and write music notation have been key in my ability to perform with other musicians.

When SceneFour and I worked together on my first art collection, The Fabric of Rhythm, I noticed when I played a repetitive sticking pattern, I could create some beautiful images on canvas. I decided to develop that "pattern concept" in my newest collection. During the creative process of performing and
filming for PATTERNS & CODES, I focused on playing certain sticking patterns that incorporated symmetrical motions on my kit. I had a sense that the way the lighted drumsticks were moving through space would result in some striking images.

Ravi Dosaj is my artistic collaborator at SceneFour. He performed extreme color deconstruction on the original images to enhance emotion. Once that process was complete, I added drum notation to a few selected pieces. The reading and writing of drum notation have been part of my creative process as long as I have been making music. Ravi and I worked closely on determining which pieces would be uplifted by adding my notation and which pieces felt complete without notation. The entire process has been a pleasure and unique means of artistic expression.
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