I always feel like colour is a language by itself, encapsulating expression and emotions, which determines the subjective characteristic. From nature to our world within, red arouse physical alertness, and truth applies to our mental activity the same. Universal, disregarding age, space, and even species, yet differentiated by the slightest difference we have. As such, red also means prosperity. Who to determine the meaning of colour then? When we express, message from within was being transmitted, and simultaneously, message was also taken in as influence. We all agree, blue makes us sad. Perhaps, we do not define colours but communicate with it. Through the context of culture and other things associated, colours define us. Our personality, our image, our perspective and identity. The world is made up of only colours, one against each other. Yet it is so integrated that its presence seems negligible. When was the last time someone ask you; "What colours do you like?"
Creative Response 02 || Art Nouveau & Dada
*feature image should be 02 The heading reads: William Morries is not Chinese? Many of his wallpaper designs are nature-centred, with distinctive elements such as vines, flowers, birds and whirling decorative patterns. I find it very oriental, and surprisingly homogenous with Chinese wedding practiced in Singapore today. The Chinese believe that gold + red = prosperity, birds in a pair = inseparable, and vines emphasise craftsman- ship. It goes well with Chinese wedding invitations too! So, is he really not Chinese? :D
Photo montage and collage was prevalent during the time of Dada. My first encounter with photo montage was those i saw on teenage magazine. (you feel me?) Maybe i can produce a fashion montage with no sense of 'faSin' at all since that is what we do as Singaporeans 99% of the time. Yay to shorts and slippers!
Creative Response 03 || Shapes & Colours
Little graphic created in response to what i've learnt.
Class activity: colour/shapes in relation to emotions.
MY name in "STIJL" :D