Inspiring Bursts of Colour

Designers and creative types can quite literally be inspired by anything.  I’ve just discovered Elyse Graham’s Geodes, which are a source of endless colour inspiration.

Double Void, Latex, urethane, plaster, 11.75”x7”x6.75”, 2011.

In case you haven’t yet noticed, fluorescents did not stay in the ‘80s; they have returned.  Like all good design, they have been re-invented and are stunning when paired with pastels, which help to tone down the vibrancy into something much more livable.

Void #6, Latex, urethane, plaster, sand 8.25×11”x11.5”, 2011.
How great would this be as a “night light?”

Elyse’s Geodes are synthetic versions of natural crystals.  She explains:

“I build my geodes around the void created by my exhaled breath.  When each piece is finished, there is no evidence of what may lay beneath its surface.  As I create the piece one layer at a time, each time covering up the layer that preceded it, I have no idea what will reveal itself once the geode is split open.”

The colour variations and depth of texture seem endless.

Good design is built on the same principle – spaces that are layered and built in a more organic way have a much different feel than those which are full of matched furniture sets; they feel alive!

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One thought on “Inspiring Bursts of Colour

  1. jennalessa July 19, 2012 at 14:07 Reply

    WOW!!! they’re so awesome! ♥

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