The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman, Acrylic, Abstract The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman — shown in a room setting The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman — detail The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman — shown hanging
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The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman, Acrylic, Abstract
The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman — shown in a room setting
The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman
The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman
The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman — detail
The Thrill is Gone by Tanja Ackerman — shown hanging
Painting by Tanja Ackerman 16 Artworks Sold

The Thrill is Gone

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

45cm (W) x 60cm (H) x 3cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$1,800

Artwork Description

My synaesthesia was so exciting that it was a challenge to choose which part of the song to isolate and convey onto the canvas. I chose the beginning section with both their voices and BB King’s guitar. Tracy has a wonderful green-hued voice, BB King hues of silver, and his guitar playing swirling orange on a burgundy background.

B.B. King collaborated with Tracy Chapman for a remake of his famous hit and 35th studio album “Deuces Wild”.

Tracy Chapman has had a lasting impact on me. Her robust throaty contralto voice simply does me in. Combine that with the raw and soulful BB King and how could I not paint this amazing track. The way Tracy sings the blues made me listen over and over as she is such a wonderful storyteller. Simply an amazing emotional, touching, soul-filled rendition of “The Thrill is Gone”.

I suggest listening to the music when viewing my work to experience my Music for your eyes!

Artist Bio
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Tanja Ackerman 20 artworks | 2 Sold

Tanja Ackerman is an Australian contemporary artist known for her expressive acrylic paintings and immersive mixed media works. Based in NSW, she creates abstract and landscape inspired synaesthesia artworks that explore sound, emotion, music, nature, and the connection between people and place. Her signature style blends layered colour, fluid movement, fine detail and atmospheric depth, often accompanied by original audio compositions that enhance the viewer’s experience.

Ackerman’s work appeals to collectors seeking modern Australian art, abstract paintings, textured acrylic artworks, and contemporary landscape inspired pieces. Her practice bridges visual art and sound, offering unique, contemplative works that bring warmth, movement, and a sense of calm to interior spaces.