Visuals of Music in 2-D

This section showcases my 2-D art, mostly inspired by the music I listen to. Each piece shows the feelings, rhythms, and stories from sound, turning music into visuals. The mix of melody and color, harmony and shape, tells a unique story that invites viewers to explore how music and images connect in a thoughtful and emotional way.

  • Bury a Friend

    This piece draws inspiration from Billie Eilish’s haunting song "Bury a Friend," aiming to embody the unsettling sensation of constantly being watched. Like the track’s eerie and tense atmosphere, the work captures the silent discomfort and vulnerability that arise when one feels scrutinized, blending dark undertones with a subtle sense of unease. It reflects the psychological tension and fragmented emotions that Billie’s music so powerfully conveys.

    Materials: Fine line pens, pearlescent watercolors, acrylic ink

  • Dissolve

    This piece draws its inspiration from the song "Dissolve" by Absofacto. The song’s haunting yet uplifting rhythm inspired me to capture that delicate tension between fragility and strength, translating it into visual form. Through subtle textures and fluid motion within the artwork, I aimed to evoke the sensation of slowly unraveling.

    Materials: Charcoal, chalk pastels, charcoal pencils, pastel pencils

  • Black Mambo

    This piece draws its inspiration from the rhythms of "Black Mambo" by Glass Animals, capturing the song’s blend of dark sensuality and intricate, textured soundscapes. The mood is both mysterious and alluring, reflecting the original track's layered beats and evocative storytelling.

    Materials: Pencil, micron pens, black watercolor, white gel pen

  • Pork Soda

    This piece draws its essence from the eclectic energy of Glass Animals' "Pork Soda," capturing the song's wonky rhythm through bold, vivid imagery. The influence of Andy Warhol emerges in the work’s striking use of color and repetition, reflecting his pioneering approach to pop art and cultural commentary.

    Materials: Printing ink, fine line pens, lino pads

  • SUGAR

    This piece draws from the raw, electric energy of "Sugar" by System of a Down, capturing the song’s mix of intensity and vulnerability in a way that feels both powerful and personal. The design plays with rough, dark textures and bright, lively colors. It reflects the songs feeling of anger, and the overall style of the band.

    Materials: Watercolors, Sharpie marker, pencil

  • ខ្ញុំអាយុដប់ប្រាំមួយ។

    This piece draws its inspiration from Ros Serey Sothea’s song, “ខ្ញុំអាយុដប់ប្រាំមួយ,” blending it seamlessly with the vibrant, swirling textures characteristic of psychedelic rock. The layers of instrumentation are brought to life from the vivid and repetitive nature of the art. This evokes the vivid, mind-expanding soundscapes that define the Cambodian psychedelic genre.

    Materials: Pearlescent watercolors, watercolor, micron pen, pencil

  • Genesis

    This piece draws from GRIMES' "Genesis," capturing its ethereal, otherworldly essence. It translates the song’s futuristic soundscapes and haunting melodies into a visual form, reflecting themes of creation, transformation, and duality, bridging sound and sight.

    Materials: Watercolors, fine line pens, acrylic ink, pencil

  • Baby, I Love Your Way

    This artwork is inspired by Big Mountain’s “Baby, I Love Your Way,” capturing its warmth and tender emotion. Using colored rice, I translated the song’s gentle rhythm into a tactile, vibrant visual that evokes intimacy and affection, inviting viewers to feel its organic, heartfelt spirit.

    Materials: Rice, food coloring, pencil

  • WHAT

    This piece draws from "WHAT," capturing its tension and curiosity. It explores the mystery and ambiguity behind the question through abstract forms and textures, inviting viewers to embrace uncertainty and reflect on the nature of understanding.

    Materials: Watercolors, micron pens, pencil, gel pens