LIVE at Giant Robot 2 Art Gallery- 05/15/2021
The GR2 Art Gallery right before opening.
In celebration of the release of his newest EP, Under the Peach Tree, George played a live set at the GR2 Art Gallery on Sawtelle in West LA. As a result of the album art collaboration with illustrator Maggie Chiang, George’s performance was part of the show opening for Maggie’s “Forbidden Fruits” exhibit.
George (left) and illustrator Maggie Chiang (right) posing in front of the 4 paintings in collaboration with the EP.
The four paintings that go with each track of the EP. From left to right, “Harvest”, “Slumber”, “Nectarines”, and “Blossoms”.
George Ko performing at GR2 in West Los Angeles.
The EP is an echo of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, where each track represents the seasons in the year. In order, the setlist: Nectarines, Slumber, Harvest, and Blossoms (Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring). George traded sonic sketches for Maggie to work with early sketches, and together they finalized the main theme and harmonies of each track. Maggie then painted 4 panels that reflect each individual season.
“Nectarines”
“Slumber”
“Harvest”
“Blossoms”
For more info on Maggie Chiang and her art, click here.