Colours of Fine Art

BY SONAL RAJE OWNER, BLUE AMBER ARTS

TICKLED PINK!

Yes! And you will be too when you hear about this feud that has been making waves in the art world.

It all started with British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor coming up with a super black pigment, that absorbs most of the light, 99.96 to be exact. He named it “Vantablack”, the world’s blackest black pigment. The catch was, he had exclusive rights over the usage on the pigment.

Portugal, “Descent into Limbo”, the artist painted an eight foot hole with the extreme black to make it look like a flat surface. A 60 year old Italian man fell into the hole, while trying to figure out this strange “Art”, causing more ripples in the already stormy waters. In retaliation to this,

British artist Stuart Semple launched a PINK pigment, Pinkest Pink, a colour that reflected most light, making it almost florescent, with the rights of usage to any one BUT Anish Kapoor!

The online checkout process includes a legal declaration confirming that: “you are not Anish Kapoor, you are in no way affiliated to Anish Kapoor, you are not purchasing this item on behalf of Anish Kapoor or an associate of Anish Kapoor. To the best of your knowledge, information and belief this paint will not make its way into that hands of Anish Kapoor.”

Yet this did not stop Kapoor from illegally acquiring the Pinkest Pink pigment jar, and he posted this photo on Instagram!

And the war continues, with Semple launching World’s most Glittery Glitter, made of glass flakes, reflecting light and giving a diamond like effect. Again prohibiting only Anish Kapoor from purchasing the super sparkles!!

Okay, so this news starts a flurry of pink in my mind.

I usually have a palette of blues when I paint. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and introduce the colour pink to my palette. Hesitant at first, using a mellow rose, corals, blush, and gradually building up the courage to brighter and bolder hues of hot pink and fuchsia. The mild fragrance of pink roses, cherry blossoms, peonies and water lilies float in my mind.

I am reminded of the soft touch of the pink booties on the tiny feet of my baby daughters. The comforting feel of a smooth rose quartz in the palm of my hand.

Where does pink take you? What memories dreams and hopes do you associate with this colour?

It is said a picture speaks a thousand words. Join me in these creative explorations of the language of colour permeating our senses, creating unforgettable experiences of Connection, Love and Bliss, through the dynamic process of fluid art. Pouring paint, embellishing with crystals and glitter. There is no room for any feud of hue and shade. Only a sense of gratitude for the gift of creation. As I play with this colour, I feel a childlike joy, and at the same time, a deeper stirring of the senses. Wow! Is this the energy of LOVE? Unconditional, Pure and Passionate? YES YES and YES!!