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ABOUT
The journey of a variety of artists
intersects as they search for
harmony against all odds.
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Broken Strings connects
multiple lives, in multiple eras in
St. Louis, New York, and beyond through music and the arts.
Family, culture and war cycle
through this gritty yet poignant
mosaic of artists lives as they
search and struggle to find peace.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Catherine Dudley-Rose
Broken Strings captures the struggles of female and under-represented artists who are willing to sacrifice a great deal to stay true to their creative voice. The primary setting of St. Louis and downtown NYC in the 90’s is where BROKEN STRINGS springs forth.
The trail of connections between artists of all types is both interlocked (like a chord)
and separate (broken).
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Liberation. Freedom. Self Expression.
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The value of finding one’s own creative voice cannot be underestimated.
The story will appeal to anyone who has tried to find their way where the path is unclear.
The visual aesthetic is gritty, urban, and realistically captures the hardship and perseverance of the characters in a highly charged, frenetic environment.
The formal and controlled, ornate world of classical music filters through providing contrast.
Authenticity is key. Escaping to NYC as a female in the 90’s with $100 and creative drive, I found like-minded artists determined to find a way to live life on their own terms, and stay true to their calling. With an intense background in classical music, a passion for theatre,
jazz, dance, poetry and art, I’ve seen firsthand the interplay of the arts and how they can be used to unify us in turbulent times.
~ Catherine Dudley-Rose