Conducting: A Study in Black & White © Trudi Sommerfield

Conducting: A Study in Black and White

Trudi S Sommerfield

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Artist Statement

Marin Alsop cracked a major musical glass ceiling not by hitting a high note that splintered crystal but by becoming the first woman to be named conductor of a major American symphony orchestra. In September 2007, Ms. Alsop became conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Woman’s Groundbreaking Accomplishment

Ms. Alsop was the first woman to be named conductor of a major American symphony orchestra – a groundbreaking achievement.

Techniques

Cut and fused commercial printed and solid cottons onto muslin backing, fused applique of figure, beaded baton, quilted.

Materials

Commercial printed and solid cotton, cotton/polyester batting, beads, purchased letters, acrylic paint.

Photo courtesy Joni Seidenstein