We are delighted to present this online exhibition “A Healing Touch of Red in Art” by members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online gallery and some master artists. It is a part of our series of exhibitions related to color.
You’ll also read many facts about the primary color red.
Red is one of the first colors used by artists — dating back to prehistory. It has been recorded that the cave paintings in Altamira, Spain, as early as 15000 BC, are early examples of paintings with red ochre. Red was also prominent in ancient China, with early examples of black and red pottery dating between 5000 and 3000 BC. In ancient Egypt, it was used to symbolize life, health, and victory.
Throughout time, the color red has held special significance for cultures around the world. In the Western culture, the warm color is most commonly associated with love. In many other parts of the world, red symbolizes joy and good fortune.
However, certain shades of red, when used in large quantities and in a particular stylistic manner, can evoke feelings of aggression, anxiety, and sense of urgency. Hospitals and other venues within the healthcare industry are aware of this and avoid installing art with a predominance of red for these reasons, and because of its association with blood.
Mit Und Gegen, created in 1929. by Wassily Kandinsky. Photo: Public DomainWassily Kandinsky did not shy away from using the vibrant color red to convey an emotive message. His painting “Mit Und Gegen” translates to “With and Against.” The shapes and forms are rhythmically arranged and call our attention to Kandinsky’s characteristic style with spatial relationships and balance. The varying shades of red are juxtaposed with his bold use of black forms and black outlines.
When artists desire to create healing art, they intentionally choose shades, tones, and applications that will deliver a positive impact for the viewer. Artists astute in color theory know when red is used in relationship and combination with other colors and with consideration to subject matter, it can have a very pleasing and powerful impact.
Powerful Healing Art by Artist Members
For this presentation “A Healing Touch of Red”, each artist member was invited to submit one of their examples of a healing work of art which includes the color red. I also asked them to share statements about their feelings about this resplendent hue and the special meaning it has for them.
The art is featured in the order in which the artists submitted it for this exhibition. Please visit the artists’ pages and websites. Contact them directly to purchase their art.
Tanis Bula
“I love the color red for its power. The iris flower is such a show piece but if it’s color is red it becomes a show stopper. Amazing what nature can do!”
Andre Chatelain
“The woman in ‘Awaiting’ is a source of inspiration. I painted this beautiful African pregnant woman taking a short break from her daily tasks. She looks happy, in peace, in her own thoughts, awaiting the miracle of giving birth, soon. We see a lot of red clothing in Africa. It is a color that evokes strong emotions associated with love, warmth, and comfort.”
Agnes Jorgensen
“I enjoy creating colorful figurative paintings that exude passion. The color red is emotional and symbolizes passion and love. It is also an archetypal color and one of the first colors humans mastered and reproduced in paintings. Shades of red was the perfect choice for my painting ´The Power of Friendship´ used to energize and lift our spirits.”
Peter N. Van Giesen
“For some viewers a red morning sky carries the thought a coming storm yet I was captured by its dramatic beauty as a trio of Orca carried on with their lives in the deep ocean of life.”
Sandra Belitza-Vazquez
“I smiled the moment I saw Cappy’s Bakery for the first time while visiting Camden, Maine. The figure of the baker in the window with his tall white chef’s hat immediately caught my attention, and the dramatic open red door beckoned me to enter. I could only imagine what delicious goodies this place contained within, and a smile never left my face. The red door’s power to capture my attention to this charming store will surely warm any viewer’s heart.”
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