The Joy of Age Collection

Dualities of Age 2026

Acrylic and tulle on cutout panels

A series of panels using pairs of contrasting colours to show how we can balance different emotions at the same time.

Here is what the shapes and grids mean:

The Squares: Each panel features a conversation between two distinct colours. The contrast between them mirrors the competing realities we balance in our daily lives as we grow older—such as joy and reflection, or quietness and energy.

The Subtle Net: If you look closely, a fine mesh grid circles the centre of each piece. This acts as a quiet reminder that even when life looks simple on the outside, there is always a beautifully complex, woven story underneath.

The Narrative: This series acts as a visual diary of a life fully lived, balancing clean, simple layouts with deeper, hidden emotions.

Warm Colours (Active & Stimulating)

Warm tones generally increase physiological arousal, such as heart rate and respiration.

Red: The most attention-grabbing colour.

Positive: Love, Passion, Energy, Excitement.

Negative: Anger (seeing red), Aggression, Danger, Stress.

Yellow: Cheerful. Sunlight

Positive: Joy, Optimism, Hope, Creativity.

Negative: Anxiety, Frustration, Cowardice.

Orange: Combines red's energy with yellow's cheerfulness to evoke

Positive: enthusiasm, social warmth, and creativity

Negative: Overwhelming or Irritating: Its extreme brightness can be exhausting if overused, potentially triggering anxiety or irritability.

Gold: Warmth and Optimism: positive energy and success, mood enhancing

Cool Colours (Passive & Calming)

Cool tones tend to lower stress levels and promote relaxation by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.

Blue: Feeling blue

Positive: Trust, Calm, Security, Serenity.

Negative: Sadness, Coldness, Detachment

Green: balancing colour. Emotional stability.

Positive: Nature, health, and renewal, balance, Safety, Harmony.

Negative: Envy, Jealousy, Stagnation.

Purple: Lighter shades like lavender are seen as calming: Deep purples feel more dramatic

Positive: Creativity, Luxury, Wisdom, Spirituality.

Negative: Mystery, Moodiness, Loathing.

Neutrals and Achromatic Tones

White: Positive: Fresh starts, Purity, Peace, Relief, Minimalism. cleanliness

Negative: Isolation, Sterility, Coldness.

Black: Positive: Power, Formality, Elegance, sophistication, Strength.

Negative: Grief, Fear, Sadness, Oppression.

Grey: Positive: neutrality, stability, and authority

Negative: Dull or uninspiring

Magnolia/Cream: Positive: Comfort, Warmth, Softness, Tradition.

Negative: Passivity, Dullness, Blandness.

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