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Contemporary Art And Design Respond To Pantone's Picks For Color Of The Year
Pantone's Picks Rose Quartz And Serenity Make Waves In Art World
Each year since 1999, Pantone has selected a Pantone Color of the Year. The color picked by the Pantone Color Institute influences the trends of the following year in design and often spills over into the world of contemporary art.
Today, the world of art and design are blending harmoniously in a way that mimics the dual color combination of Serenity and Rose Quartz. Pantone understands that it is this harmony that we seek. The chaotic world and the challenges of the modern era urge us to return to softer hues. In the modern age, color and context are so indelibly intertwined that it is no coincidence that the quiet, calm and subtle shades of Serenity and Rose Quartz are this year's pick. These shades fulfill a deep a deep desire for comfort and calm that is lacking in the world at large.
Pantone's colors are truly reflective of today's collective mindset. Designers use the colors as the basis for the Spring Collections. In the world of home furnishings and interior design, the big names and trend setters take note from Pantone and prepare designs using the color combination. Contemporary artists, such as …show more content…
Pink and blue were not always associated with gender. Just 100 years ago, clothing for children was gender neutral. In contemporary portraiture and realistic art, there is no doubt the the color combination will be seen in the color choices used in portraiture clothing and the palate used for painting. Perhaps, the extended use of these colors in modern portraiture will change the meaning of the colors. There is no doubt that using these colors in pieces of modern realism will create works that are truly reflective of the