{"id":943,"date":"2022-07-13T16:28:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T20:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.burkelman.com\/report\/?p=943"},"modified":"2022-07-27T15:47:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T19:47:41","slug":"color-crush-04-john-macconnell-on-mercury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shop.burkelman.com\/report\/2022\/07\/13\/color-crush-04-john-macconnell-on-mercury\/","title":{"rendered":"Color Crush 04:
John MacConnell on Mercury"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Photos by David & Kevin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Color Crush Project: BURKELMAN asked fans of the brand who we admire, and who also have an intriguing and distinct color aesthetic, to reveal their Velvetone Color Crush – that is, which color turns them on, titillates their senses, soothes their psyche, or just makes them happy<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n


John MacConnell<\/a>, reveals his Velvetone Color Crush. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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“Color speaks to me and gives direction. Slow down. Relax. Look here. Wake up!”<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

How do you use color to express yourself?<\/strong>
I love black and white and everything in between. You don\u2019t need anything else to be sophisticated, edgy, or BOLD<\/strong> and the colors are always incredibly chic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does color affect you?<\/strong>
Color speaks to me and gives direction. Slow down. Relax. Look here. Wake up! These conversations with color have the ability to calm, delight, or exhaust me. For that reason, I use color very carefully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I aim to make work that is classic, timeless, and modern. I use a color palette that reflects that. “<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

How do you think about color in regards to your work?<\/strong>
I aim to make work that is classic, timeless, and modern. I use a color palette that reflects that. The subject matters that I cover the body and the earth are, of course, mostly natural tones or black and white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s a work of art or media where color impacted or inspired you?<\/strong>
The Classic sculpture of Greece and Italy and black and white photography from any time have greatly inspired me. They both exude strength and a stillness that I find beautiful and powerful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And why are you crushing on our Mercury in particular? <\/strong>
The Mercury Velvetone pillows are, simply put, just a beautiful color. The tone is so warm, inviting, and calming. I find neutrals to be classic and timeless. Black, white, greys, and earthy tones give me a sense of peace. During the day we are bombarded by images and video. I love coming home to a space that has intentional moments of quiet and stillness. Having a break for my eyes allows me to appreciate the art on the walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“During the day we are bombarded by images and video. I love coming home to a space that has intentional moments of quiet and stillness.”<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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