Joe Kiney Whitmore’s silent aria exhibition fuses the two worlds of art and music
The two forms fused seamlessly, inviting the audience to feel the melody not just in sound, but within the artwork itself. Each note, rhythm, and pause of silence seemed to resonate through the space, blending together in both form and feeling.
Friday marked the launch of local artist Joey Kiney Whitmore’s exhibition Silent Aria, a collaborative event with Park Pianos Showroom at Ena Mill in Atherton and Groundup Marketing. The room was filled with people, drawn in by an immersive experience that explored the intersection of art and music. The two forms fused seamlessly, inviting the audience to feel the melody not just in sound, but within the artwork itself. Each note, rhythm, and pause of silence seemed to resonate through the space, blending together in both form and feeling.
Pianist Jude Watters opened the exhibition with a live set.
As I entered the exhibition, it was a wonderful feeling to see so many people turn out to support Joe Kiney Whitmore. The room buzzed with conversation, as guests mingled among the art and music, bringing the vision and themes of the exhibition to life.
Whether people were drawn to quietly take in the artworks, engage with others, or watch Jude Watter’s beautiful and masterful piano performance, the space was filled with soft, gentle tones that echoed throughout the room. The music didn’t just accompany the exhibition—it deepened it, allowing people to connect more intimately with both the sound and the setting, a space shaped by pianos, their tones, and their subtle influence on the art itself.
