If Death Is Heaven, It Sounds Like We Are Almost There

Ink and acrylic paint on Flexi glass, etched aluminium composite panel, wood frame, prerecorded music on media player, electronic device

24 x 24 inches

2023

This art piece is deeply personal for Jon Romero. The music embedded in the work was recorded during the pandemic era, capturing a specific emotional and historical moment. The concept behind it is similar to owning a unique audio recording—like a CD, cassette tape, or vinyl—that exists only in your possession. In a way, it functions like a music album presented in the form of an artwork.

The music can be played and listened to directly through the piece itself, and it can also be interacted with using the \*Sound Bridge—a touch-sensitive device that produces sound. The composition used in this work is not available on any online music streaming platforms and will not be reproduced or released again.

Music composed and performed by: Trobol Kontrol
Title: "If Death Is Heaven, It Sounds Like We Are Almost There"
Playing Time: 9:57