Mieko Shiomi
Bottled Music #3: An endless Rondo
Self-published, 1993
9.5 x 7 x 5 cm.
Edition of six signed, dated and numbered opies
The rondo is a musical form dating back to early 17th century Italy. It consists of a principal theme (the ‘refrain’) accompanied by one or more contrasting themes (known as ‘episodes’ or ‘digressions’). The word comes from the Italian form of the French ‘rondeau', which means "a little round”.
Composer and artist Mieko Shiomi wrote and performed a short rondo on synthesizer, and recorded it to magnetic tape. The untethered recording was then bottled up and housed in a jar with a cork top.
In addition to the formal “Bottled Music” series, Shiomi has created several works collected in jars and bottles [see below].
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