Love for Music by Monique Dunson

Acrylic in canvas
24x36
Reproduction
 
About the Art
This artwork explores combining two loves, the love a black man has for his women and the
love of music through the process of morphing a women into an instrument. This process is
inspired by having been in bad relationships and wanting better treatment. The series I’ve
create is called “Sacred Instruments” were I see men as the musicians and women as the
instruments. A true musicians take care of their instruments. I feel men should treat women as
instruments sacred and precious, treat us right keep us tuned when you go to play us you will
get a beautiful sound instead of a horrible screech. The piece invites viewers to embody the
treatment they want and want to give. Everyone desires to be love the right way.
 
About the Art
Monique is a contemporary artist and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati DAAP program and track and field team. Monique focuses on acrylics but is a veteran mixed media artist as well as an abstract artist. She uses found objects and transforms their known form into something or someone magical. A unique and creative way to upcycle a small amount of recyclables in the world. She has used items from peas to tile to create amazing images. Monique’s subject of music allows her to show a tremendous amount of feeling. Music allows her to express many emotions and create a platform to tell her life story. In many ways she is speaking and showing love with the gift God has given her.

Her work can be found on display on her website www.modesigns.nobullart.com.

Monique has exhibited all around Cincinnati in festivals like Vibe Cincinnati on Fountain Square and galleries including New American, Red Tree Gallery and more. She has taken part in Black history month exhibits at P&G, 5/3 Bank, Duke Energy, Westin Hotel. She has taken her work on the road and exhibited in the Chicago Tribune art show and published in New Art International Magazine.

Monique has goals of using her work to change the way people see things while bridging gaps. In her eyes music and art can be a common language that speaks to all. Monique’s goals are to see her work shared globally.