The Alchemy of Color is about the process of seeking to understand and harness the power of color. In alchemy, the Magnum Opus, or ‘great work’ is the process of taking ordinary matter and converting it to gold. The Alchemy of Color takes color as its subject matter, in a quest to understand the mysterious nature of color and reveal the sublime beauty of color through art and design.
What is the alchemy of color? It is not a material thing, but rather it is philosophical gold, the knowledge of how to work with color to transform it from dross to gold, seeking the moments when color asserts its transcendent power, revealing the mysterious beauty of color, touching something that is deep inside all of us.
As an artist, I work with color as my subject, seeking sublime moments of color interaction, where the experience of color slips the bonds of rationality, giving us a glimpse of transcendence. As a designer, I strive to create context for color, and a setting that empowers color experience to enhance products and brands. As a teacher, I strive to empower my students with color knowledge gained by insight and practice.
My hope is to illuminate and inspire, revealing the numinous experience of color that we all share with the universe. Pax et colores!