I’m coordinator of Semiofest’s series of informal online “sessions.” These events are intended not only to share best practices among, but to nurture collegiality and friendship within the global semio community.

Coming up on October 18th (at 2 pm London time)…

ON COLOUR

We’ve invited colour experts and theorists from outside our own discipline to discuss how colours are understood, classified, and employed. Alexandra Loske, Pete Thomas, and James Quail will share insights on how colour systems reflect evolving social and cultural dynamics; how the ‘materiality’ of colour connects with broader historical contexts and design practices; the cultural biases and commercial interests involved in colour naming; and more.

PS: Bring paper and writing/coloring instruments to this interactive session!

Get tickets (suggested donations only) at the link above.

Our sessionists:

• DR. ALEXANDRA LOSKE is a British-German art historian, writer, and Curator of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. She has published widely on colour, including Colour: A Visual History, A Cultural History of Color in the Age of Industry, The Book of Colour Concepts, and the first monograph on Mary Gartside (Abstract Visions of Colour). Her latest book is The Artist’s Palette.

• PETE THOMAS is the programme leader for Graphic Design and Illustration at Liverpool School of Art and Design. A designer, researcher and artist, his work has been exhibited and presented in institutions around the world. His recent projects have invited people to share their thoughts, feelings and hopes for the future.

• JAMES QUAIL is Creative Director of Liverpool based studio Dorothy, he designs self-initiated conceptual prints, products and artworks that are sold and exhibited internationally. He feels very lucky to work with his friends and create things that he really cares about. 

Session host: LUCIA LAURENT-NEVA is a British-Colombian semiotician, business anthropologist, and designer with over 20 years of experience. She has worked with clients worldwide to help them understand and anticipate cultural and design shifts. She is the founder of Visual Signo and also co-founder of Semiofest.

SEMIOFEST SESSIONS: R/D/E | BINARIES | SEMIOTICS & UX | BODY SEMIOTICS | AI & SEMIOTICS | SEMIOTICS & CINEMA | FICTIONAL DECODERS | ON COLOUR | & more.

Also see these international semio series: COVID CODES | SEMIO OBJECTS | MAKING SENSE | COLOR CODEX | DECODER | CASE FILE