Artist Statement: My design is inspired by Concord, MA icon Henry David Thoreau and his work Walden. The artwork incorporates elements of nature from his writing to place us in the environment which he describes as bringing him the highest level of life satisfaction. I want those who see the piano to be immersed in the same magical landscape in which Thoreau greatly cherished. I want it to be a reminder to enjoy the simplicity of nature, real life, apart from social media and electronics. This is why I include a quote from Thoreau “Simplify, Simplify, Simplify!”. Life doesn’t have to be complex to be enjoyable. In coordination with the act of sitting down at a piano, the artwork encourages taking a moment to pause and experience the gifts that come with being alive.
Laura Buscemi is a multimedia illustrator and designer from the greater Boston area who enjoys introducing vibrant, surrealistic, and playful visuals into daily life. She received her BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2024 and has been utilizing the quality of human touch in her work as she advances her career. Her ultimate goal is to restore the concept of human connection through her work in an appealing, fun, and engaging way.
