On Colour: A Panel Discussion
On Colour: A Panel Discussion
How does colour shape or influence our perception? How can we discuss colour across various cultural and historical contexts? Can we discuss colour beyond its visual dimension? The panel discussion will explore the diverse realities of colour and contemplate how colour transcends mere visual perception and becomes a powerful force in shaping our experiences and understandings.
Moderator:
Herbert Enns
Professor Enns (Retired, 1992 - 2022) has taught and practised across disciplines on a wide range of research and creative topics and projects - maintaining an active architecture practice, curating exhibitions, producing publications, and lecturing widely, he has consistently explored new territories of design innovation in architecture, urban design, publication, product design, interdisciplinary creative practice, and digital technology.
Professor Enns was Director of the CISCO Innovation Centre for Collaborative Technologies, the University of Winnipeg (2012-18); served on the Architect Selection Committee and the Board of Governors for the Winnipeg Art Gallery - Qaumajuq expansion, and Chair of the Editorial Board of the journal, MOSAIC.
He continues to be active in practice, his most recently completed projects are The SHIP, Manitoba Pioneer Camp (2022), and the Fortunate House (2023), Dominique Island.
Panelists:
Jayanne English
Jayanne English, C.M., is a member of the Order of Canada for her innovative work at the crossroads of science and art, and for making astronomy accessible to all. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design University and the Ph.D. Astronomy and Astrophysics program at the Australian National University, and currently an associate professor, she has been at the University of Manitoba since 2000. As well as for her work as an astronomer, she is known for creating public outreach images for frontier science collaborations and for facilitating NASA’s Hubble Heritage Project at its inception.
Rodney LaTourelle
Since graduating from the University of Manitoba (Bachelor of Environmental Design; Master of Landscape Architecture) current C.A.S.T. researcher in residence Rodney LaTourelle has maintained an interdisciplinary practice, working as an artist, designer, writer, and educator in North America and Europe.
LaTourelle has worked together with Louise Witthöft since 2005: the artist duo Witthöft & LaTourelle create art installations, public art, architectural interventions and exhibition design. Known for large-scale colour installations that explore the interplay of colour and physical space in an immersive experience, their work explores the psychosomatic dimension of collective spatial history, often turning display strategies normally allocated to infrastructure into expressive, participatory probes. Engaging experimental tactics with an interdisciplinary approach, Witthöft & LaTourelle have exhibited and practiced internationally. Their work has been collected by The National Gallery of Canada, Remai Modern, Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean, Luxembourg. Their re-contextualizing, site-based practice is currently focused on expanded material exploration in the context of diverse spatial memory, recycling and circular, climate-friendly processes.
Herbert Enns