In the Alchemist's Studio: Red
Red has a particular significance in many traditions. In alchemical texts, red, which is synonymous with vermillion/cinnabar, is referred to as the alchemical wedding and was referred to as the philosopher’s stone as it symbolises the union of the opposites and also the union with God. Goethe said that all colours are ascending towards red and that red, therefore, contains all colours.
The first day of this course consists of a talk on the significance of red in the alchemical tradition and a few others. The tutor will also demonstrate the production of red iron oxide from nature.
Day 2 will involve a series of practical exercises in watercolour paint exploring the relationship of red to other colours and the creation of tonal relationships in red through tonal underlays and overlays. Examples will be given of the work of other artists’ exploration of their primordial colour.
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Red has a particular significance in many traditions. In alchemical texts, red, which is synonymous with vermillion/cinnabar, is referred to as the alchemical wedding and was referred to as the philosopher’s stone as it symbolises the union of the opposites and also the union with God. Goethe said that all colours are ascending towards red and that red, therefore, contains all colours.
The first day of this course consists of a talk on the significance of red in the alchemical tradition and a few others. The tutor will also demonstrate the production of red iron oxide from nature.
Day 2 will involve a series of practical exercises in watercolour paint exploring the relationship of red to other colours and the creation of tonal relationships in red through tonal underlays and overlays. Examples will be given of the work of other artists’ exploration of their primordial colour.
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