“Vibrant, saturated colors enliven the space around them, so much so that they can even influence us on a physiological level. This is the energy aesthetic. Research shows that people working in brighter, more colorful offices are more alert, confident, and friendly than those in drab spaces. As the German painter Johannes Itten wrote, ‘Color is life; for a world without it appears to us as dead.’”
Ingrid Fetell Lee, quoted above, is the author of Joyful and has traveled around the globe studying how environments affect happiness. In her book, she identifies 10 Aesthetics of Joy and how making small changes can bring joy to everyday routines. Lee curated a special collection at Uprise Art according to the 10 aesthetics of joy from her new book and my work Slow Dazzle was selected to reflect ENERGY. Fitting, yes?
To see all of Lee's picks visit Uprise's site here.