Tableaux
Paintings
-In a very stylized form with vertical strips cut by a horizontal cross piece, it represents the logarithmic progression of the pipes lengths and in a symbolic way the great dynamic wich is produced by every possible sound variation.
It is common that in a dark part of a religious building, the organ will produce a resounding power which will really churn you up
This impression is expressed through deep red.
-Here we have a representation of the choir organs pipes at Sainte Claire chapel which is a part of the Toulouse Catholic Institute.
The case has an extraordinaty shape, accurately represented on the painting.
For further information, please refer to the organ website: http://www.toulouse-les-orgues.org/orgues/inst_cath.html.
In the first painting the artist wanted to express the quietness of the performer before he comes in contact with the instrument.
He has a calm look over the manuals, stop-knobs and pedalboard. The organists peaceful soul is expressed with pastel colours and the equipment has an almost representational aspect.
I am really grateful to Mr. Michel Grau for allowing me to show his wonderful paintings on my web site.
