What Did Colour Mean to You?

Michelle Baharier and Ana-Maria took a workshop to the Welcome collection for presentation in the reading room. We asked, what does red mean to you?.........earth, fertility, life, blood, war, anger, mars.....

The workshop began with some information on colour theory. We talked about complementary colours and gave an explanation on the absence of colour, primary and secondary colours and what it means to mix them.

The group was then invited to experience dressing up in colours and having their photo taken.

After which we ran an exercise, many people still dress in the colourful fabrics they had chosen and talked a bit about how people think of colours.

After all...yellow is the sun..the daffodil, the sign of spring, or the yellow earth and river in Chinese culture. Each person has there own colour scheme, which will relate to their personal choices, their culture and where they grew up. These amazing differences grow and we unconsciously follow our rules when dressing up. It became clear when everyone talked about the little red dress, that they hid in their wardrobes and they are afraid to wear for fear of sticking out of the crowd.

Let the conversation continue. Why do you chose the colours you choose? What do they mean to you? Do you know why?

To see the images go to @bahariermichelle

October 2019