“I found I could say things with colors and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” — Georgia O’Keeffe
Our lives are full of and, in many ways, dictated by color. We express ourselves with the color of our hair and clothing. The vibe of our home can be decided by the color of the walls and decor. Colors instruct us when to drive through an intersection and where we can park our cars. Though this practicality is vital to daily life, color also welcomes us to explore our imaginations and is an indispensable medium for artistic expression. This week we take a deeper look at what exactly “color” is and the effects it has on our lives.
“The Magic and Logic of Color: How Josef Albers Revolutionized Visual Culture and the Art of Seeing”
How do colors affect our mood?
Read about one our favorite colors, Indigo, on the Journal here, here, and here. And your own Indigo Dye Kit here.
How sight and color affect taste
“Frida Kahlo on the Meanings of the Colors”
Alabama Chanin’s fabric and textile paint colors
@ Alabama Chanin
Shop our online Summer of Color Sample Sale starting tomorrow. The prices on the garments and accessories in the sale start out at 50% off with the discounts increasing throughout the week. (They’ll be featured in store starting next Monday.)
@ The School of Making
There’s an Intro to Hand-Sewing Workshop coming up in August. Reserve your seat now.
@ The Factory Store + Café
Find the Daily Lunch + Saturday brunch menu here. (Including the Heirloom BLT.)
P.S.: The lead image is of Rinne Allen’s Light Drawings, which made an appearance in The Factory Store in 2015. Find out more about her process on the Journal and find them on her website.