Adagio
This short series of images above is inspired by J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variation Number 25 in G minor, tempo marked ‘Adagio’ by the composer.
The timeless beauty of the human form is honored with these figures, each representing the vertical notation of musical chords.
The 7 images represent the 7 notes of the G minor scale used in the 25th variation, rich in dark beauty, strength, melancholy, and a reflection of the adagio tempo.
FORM and VARIATION
“Kiss” (above) has appeared in The Chateau Gallery exhibition, ‘In the Nude’ - Louisville, Kentucky, November, 2025. Model: Christelle
“Terra Femina” (above) appears in SHOTS Magazine, Winter 2025 issue. Model: Meghan Claire
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Model Credits for ADAGIO:
L to R top row - 1st 2 images Anonymous,
2nd row L to R - Freya Gallows.
3rd row - 1st Image Anonymous, 2nd image - Viribus Femina.
4th row - single image - Jessa Ray Muse
Model Credits for FORM and VARIATION:
From top to bottom - Left to Right:
Banner Image and Image 1 - Her Stillness Dances
Images 2, 3 and 4 - Denisa Strakova
Image 5 - Sienna Hayes
Image 6 - Meghan Claire
Image 7 - Sienna Hayes
Images 8 and 9 - Jessa Ray Muse