VIEWPOINT COLOUR 15 - ARISE!
In this issue of Viewpoint Colour, we explore the essence of humanity. Looking at ways design, fashion, art and other creative forms reflect on the human condition. Starting at our origin, followed by all the things that root us from our ancestors to our birth, ending the journey with death, which doesn’t necessarily mean the end of life. Colour is of great importance during this journey, speaking to us through memory and constantly influencing our feelings.
In our Arise issue, we seek to inspire and inform, helping you with colour decisions for a world that is more visually sophisticated than ever. We hope you will enjoy this issue.
CONTENTS VIEWPOINT COLOUR #15
A selection from the 21 colour and lifestyle articles in the issue Arise
THE CONTEXT
Understanding that the elements within our bodies have been recycled throughout the history of the universe fosters a sense of continuity and belonging to something larger than ourselves.
CITY COLOURSCAPES
Rio De Janeiro, Rotterdam, New York
SEASONAL COLOUR STATEMENTS
This season, we explore the basics, which do not necessarily mean the core basics of colour but rather the fundamental purpose of colour.
VISIONS ON COLOUR
Colour cards, influences, colour harmonies of our five stories spread out across the book – Origins, Birth, Roots, Ancestral, and Death
BREATHING MOUNTAINS
The eruption of a volcano is both revered and feared by humanity. Over the centuries and around the world, these living mountains have been worshipped as gods and goddesses, withrituals and spiritual practices organized aroundtheir activity to ensure fertility and prosperity.
ALMA MATER
Motherhood, rich in symbolism and emotion, profoundly inspires the fields of design, decoration, fashion, and art. In interior design, it is expressed through rounded shapes, soft spongy materials, and warm delicate colours that evoke protection and comfort. In fashion, it translates into comfortable yet elegant garments with stretchy fabrics and peachy tones that envelop and protect the body to improve movement and resilience.
A LOVE LETTER TO HIS HOMELAND
In an era dominated by visual culture, the importance of visual literacy has become crucial for navigating a landscape where images are central to communication and cultural expression.
A DANCE WITH NATURE
In the vast tapestry of existence, humans have been intimately connected to nature. We emerge from our mother's womb in nature's time, like a budding flower.
THE THREAD OF LIFE
As we navigate through turbulent times, we cling to our small, unique personal journeys and cherish the encounters we have and the experiences we gain; we allow room for our roots and origins to bond with our new paths and life stories to create unexpected and new narratives.
CRACKS RUN THROUGH OUR LIVES
Artist and architect Ola Hassanain intertwines family history with the materiality and temporality of water and clay. Zooming in on the physical qualities, and effects of time on water and clay.
A DECADE OF BONNE SUITS
As Bonne Suits celebrates its first decade, we sit down with Bonne and his right-hand man, Emile, at the flagship store located at Warmoesstraat 67 in Amsterdam, to reflect on the story of Bonne Suits, exploring its past achievements and the vision guiding its next chapter.
REBIRTH
What kind of legacy do we want to leave for the future? How can we design more consciously and sustainably? How can we ensure that our ‘fossils’ tell a positive story about our relationship with the planet and ourselves?
SHADOWS TO LIGHT
The association of colours with concepts like death and birth is deeply rooted in cultural symbolism and varies across different societies and historical periods. The colours black and white are particularly powerful symbols, often carrying opposite meanings depending on the cultural context.
