Sounding Silence

“Sounding Silence” by Michael Cheval (2017) is a striking 25 x 20-inch dye sublimation on aluminum artwork. The piece features a surreal scene where a woman’s face, adorned with a vinyl record hat and a piano keyboard scarf, dominates the foreground. A ballerina in a red dress appears to dance atop the record, while swirling autumn leaves and a giant phonograph horn add movement and whimsy to the background. The rich colors and imaginative composition create a dreamlike atmosphere, capturing the viewer’s attention and evoking a sense of wonder.