This research and artistic journey would not have been possible without the support, inspiration, and collaboration of many individuals.
First, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Damiano Colombi, whose artistic vision and creative collaboration have been at the heart of this project. Exploring the synergy between music and visual arts together has been an incredibly enriching experience, and I am truly grateful for the many meetings, shared ideas, experiments, and inspiration throughout this journey.
I would also like to sincerely thank my supervisor, Andrew Wright, for his invaluable feedback and for always guiding me back on the right track whenever I needed direction.
A special thank you to Kathryn Cok and Stichting de Zaaier for selecting me for funding, which has provided essential support for this project and research.
I am also grateful to my project coach, Pieter van Loenen, for his guidance and encouragement throughout this process, and to my master circle leader, Paul Craenen, along with my fellow students, for their feedback and thought-provoking discussions that continuously challenged and refined my ideas.
A heartfelt thank you to Lars Niederstrasser for his constant artistic guidance and for so much more: his support has played a significant role in shaping me as a person, musician, and artist.
And finally, I am truly grateful to my parents Enrica and Giorgio, my brother Matthias, my girlfriend Pavica, and my dear friends for their constant support, patience, and belief in me. Your encouragement has meant the world to me, and I could not have done this without you.
THANK YOU – GRAZIE – DANKE – DE GRA :-)