Drawing from my academic studies into emotional intelligence, emotional vocabulary, and emotional literacy, I'm connecting emotions with colors, flowers, and sentiment. The aim is to raise emotional awareness and express complex feelings visually. This creative journey, influenced by decades of personal growth and artistic practice, looks at how art and emotion overlap, fostering empathy and understanding. As I navigate this journey, I explore both collective and personal emotional expressions, contributing to a broader conversation on emotional intelligence and artistic expression. This pursuit goes beyond art creation; it's a journey into emotional intelligence that nurtures deeper connections and communication.
Trust, Flooding, Betrayal, Lovelessness, Defensiveness, Heartbreak, Hurt, Love and Self-trust
About the Palette
Palette Name: Open Heart
Palette Sentiment: Mostly Negative
Palette Description: The color palette for the "Places We Go When The Heart Is Open" traverses a wide emotional spectrum, reflecting the vulnerability, strength, and profound depth of feelings involved in opening one's heart. Each color captures a different aspect of this deeply personal journey. This palette tells a story of the heart's capacity for a wide range of deeply felt emotions—from the security of trust and the joy of love to the pain of betrayal and heartbreak. It highlights the courage it takes to remain open-hearted in a world that can sometimes be harsh and the beauty and strength that come from such openness. Each color contributes to the narrative of open-heartedness, illustrating the complex, rewarding journey of connecting deeply with ourselves and others.
About the Emotions
Trust
Definition: Confidence in the reliability or truth of something or someone.
Color: Dark Cyan
Flower/Plant: Fern - Represents sincerity and trustworthiness.
Sentiment: Positive
Color Description: Dark Cyan portrays trust as the bedrock of open-heartedness, highlighting its significance in nurturing profound connections and embracing vulnerability.
RGB: 0,139,139
HEX: #008B8B
EV Code: 353329
Flooding
Definition: Overwhelmed by intense emotions.
Color : Light Sea Green
Flower/Plant: Amaryllis - Symbolizes overwhelming beauty with its bold colors. properties.
Sentiment: Negative
Color Description: Light Sea Green symbolizes the deluge of emotions that engulf us when we wholeheartedly engage, inviting us to immerse in both joyful and challenging feelings through emotional openness.
RGB: 32,178,170
HEX: #20B2AA
EV Code: -4910992
Betrayal
Definition: The act of being unfaithful or deceptive.
Color: Olive Drab
Flower/Plant: Aconite (Monkshood) - Symbolizes caution and beware, a nod to its poisonous nature.
Sentiment: Negative
Color Description: Olive Drab recognizes the intricacies and potential pain of betrayal, serving as a reminder of the hazards in opening up while also showcasing the resilience and growth that can stem from such encounters.
RGB: 107,142,35
HEX: #6B8E23
EV Code: -599891
Lovelessness
Definition: The state of being without love or affection.
Color: Pale Dove Gray
Flower/Plant: Tansy - Represents hostile thoughts and declaration of war.
Sentiment: Negative
Color Description: Pale Dove Gray captures the subtle essence of solitude and introspection in the absence of affection, emphasizing the contemplative space for self-discovery even amidst lovelessness.
RGB: 109,109,109
HEX: #6D6D6D
EV Code: -386772
Defensiveness
Definition: Protective reaction to a perceived attack.
Color: Steel Gray
Flower/Plant: Holly - Represents defense and domestic happiness.
Sentiment: Negative
Color Description: Steel Gray represents the protective barriers we erect to shield our hearts, embodying the fortitude and adaptability required to navigate the vulnerabilities of living with an open heart.
RGB: 120,120,120
HEX: #787878
EV Code: -267663
Heartbreak
Definition: Intense emotional pain or sorrow from loss or disappointment.
Color: Firebrick
Flower/Plant: Bleeding Heart - Symbolizes deep emotion and loss.
Sentiment: Negative
Color Description: Firebrick conveys the profound anguish of heartbreak, vividly illustrating the intensity of lost love alongside the heart's ability to endure and eventually mend.
RGB: 178,34,34
HEX: #B22222
EV Code: -5109991
Hurt
Definition: Emotional pain or injury.
Color: Crimson
Flower/Plant: Thistle - Represents protection and pain.
Sentiment: Negative
Color Description: Crimson encapsulates the acute pain of being wounded, shedding light on the emotional scars that openness can expose us to while underlining the resilience found in confronting such suffering.
RGB: 220,20,60
HEX: #DC143C
EV Code: -367773
Love
Definition: Deep affection and caring for someone or something.
Color: Deep Pink
Flower/Plant: Red Rose - The classic symbol of deep love and affection.
Sentiment: Positive
Color Description: Deep Pink embodies the warmth, depth, and all-encompassing nature of love, celebrating the fervent, intimate bond that arises from wholeheartedly opening up to another.
RGB: 255,20,147
HEX: #FF1493
EV Code: 4752310
Self-trust
Definition: Confidence in one's own decisions and abilities.
Color: Amber
Flower/Plant: Oak Leaves - Symbolizes strength, endurance, and courage.
Sentiment: Positive
Color Description: Amber reflects the inner strength, confidence, and equilibrium fostered through maintaining an open heart, symbolizing the radiant assurance that emerges from embracing and expressing one's authentic self in relationships.
RGB: 255,191,0
HEX: #FFBF00
EV Code: 444329
