The summer members` show at the local community art league is an annual open and un-themed competition. This enables artists to submit a diverse range of works. In a world troubled with conflict, the BRC craftsman fashioned the “Concordia” banjo named after the ancient Roman goddess of harmony or peace. The peg head and lower neck present snowy doves carrying a sprig of olive branch- a traditional symbol of peace.
The upper neck echoes these universal motifs of amity. Although each BRC banjo is a one-of-a-kind instrument, the ever important theme of global peace has been a design feature of several of our 5-stringers that can be accessed by entering “dove” in the search engine on the BRC homepage.
At the gala opening reception of the exhibit, gallery visitors closely study the Concordia banjo and its harmonious imagery.
For the eyes only of the musician, all BRC banjos have a signature inlay (below) on the heel of the neck. Nearby, the inscribed serial number of the instrument is located on the rim. The Concordia banjo was purchased by a patron before the exhibit opened.
From the BRC: Wishing us all everywhere a peaceful summer filled with harmony.
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