Color is only
beautiful when it means something. Robert
Henri
Color affects us unconsciously and sub-consciously. I used to do a Women's Empowerment Workshop
all about feelings and colors. It was a
way to dig into deeper level self-analyses.
As an artist, and, as a poet, color symbolism has always interested
me. Why do we choose the colors we do;
for decorating, for painting, for clothing, for personal jewelry, etc. There is a reason; do you know why you are
drawn to certain colors at certain times, in certain settings? It can reveal a great deal to you about
yourself.
What color do you think of when you think of emotions
such as sorrow, joy, peace, spirit, family, and the list goes on. Do you know why those colors are significant
to you?
Marketing is all about color. Malls, and stores, and brands decorate and
use color as subliminal attraction for customers.
Following the First Nations' ways, I use flags (
strips of cloth) in certain colors at certain times of the year, or I tie flags
in our trees, or lay color on my altar to represent something I am praying for,
or a way of honoring something in a symbolic way. I want to knwo why I choose a color I choose
in a piece of artwork. I want to know
meanings of colors for when a color comes up in a po4m. The "WHY of it all.
To do these pages, I used strips of background
papers. I researched color, deeply, and
have added the strips with double-sided tape on the top so that I can write
significant things underneath the strips.
I have added a few links for you to peruse, in order
to understand the WHY of it in your life.
Consider how you label each emotion you can think of.
https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings-symbolism.htm
http://www.sensationalcolor.com/color-meaning/color-meaning-symbolism-psychology/glimpse-meaning-symbolism-psychology-color-080#.W3wzUcJG2po
https://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/middle/color2.htm
https://www.canva.com/learn/color-meanings-symbolism/
©Carol Desjarlais 8.21.18
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