How I work: Colourist Jean-Clément Soret
Colourist Jean-Clemént Soret has worked his magic on everything from Black Mirror and 28 Days Later, to the John Lewis Christmas ads. Here he explains why working with colour is like “tuning an instrument”
Why we love the colour of the year
With everyone from Pantone to Dulux claiming they can predict colour trends, we delve into the phenomenon of the ‘Colour of the Year’ to find out what it really means, and what it can tell us about creativity and culture
Can brands really own a colour?
Trademarking a colour has been attempted by everyone from Christian Louboutin to Cadbury. But is it actually worth the messy legal battle? We look at the value of being associated with a specific hue
Living Coral is Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2019
Kiss 2018’s Ultra Violet goodbye. Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2019 is an “animating and life-affirming coral hue”
How I use colour: Alexander Coggin
We speak to photographer Alexander Coggin about his distinct way of using colour, of his search for delightful combinations of shades and the role that coincidence plays in his work
How I use colour: John Walter
John Walter’s art contains a mash up of ideas from science, pop culture and philosophy, all presented using bountiful, exuberant colours. We talk to him about the use of colour in his work: how it influences his process and surprises his audiences
Curating the colourful world of Accidentally Wes Anderson
The aptly named Instagram account has gained a cult following thanks to its distinctly Anderson-esque take on everyday scenes. We delve into founder Wally Koval’s considered approach when selecting images, and the importance of colour
Has Trump killed the colour orange?
Trump’s tangerine tint has inspired funny nicknames, hilarious memes, witty placards and controversial magazine covers. But has the association between the man and the faultless colour negatively impacted the latter?
How I use colour: Camille Walala
This week, we’re talking to artists and creatives about how they use colour in their work. Here, Camille Walala explains how her childhood home influenced her distinctive aesthetic and how she selects colours for large-scale commissions
How We Work: Raw Color
As the name suggests, colour is a central focus for Dutch studio Raw Color. CR spoke with founder Christoph Brach to find out how experimenting with vegetable pigments kickstarted a career that spans design, photography and art direction