A SENSE OF BLUE

A sense of blue is a makeup and photographic series based on the colour blue and its positive effect on our well being. We all understand that colours have traditionally been associated with certain smells, feelings or environments. Artists, interior designers, and makeup artists consider colour constantly throughout their work beacuse of these associations. Pablo Picasso once said ‘Colours, follow the changes of the emotions’, with this in mind one must question; could it improve our wellness? 

Colour psychology and therapy has been demonstrated through history as far back as the ancient Egyptians, they studied the effect of colour on mood and how to use them to accomplish holistic benefits. For example blue to soothe pain, orange to increase energy (Schwertly, 2021). We continue to use these concepts across cultures today, with blue still being used as a calming and soothing colour - often used for wellness product branding.