Monochrome Mix
Centre Gallery
03 Nov - 25 Nov
Join us on Friday, November 3 from 7pm to 9pm for the Opening Reception of:
Monochrome Mix
A Juried Art Show featuring members of
The Peace Region Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists
“For our next juried show of the Peace River Chapter of the Federation of Canadian artists, we asked our artists to use monochromatic techniques to explore the interplay of light and shadow, create a specific mood or atmosphere, or simplify the visual composition by reducing the complexity of color relationships. And they did not disappoint!
A monochromatic artwork refers to a piece of art that primarily uses a single color or hue, along with its various shades, tints, and tones. It typically lacks the use of contrasting colors or a wide color palette. The term “monochromatic” comes from the Greek words “mono” meaning “one” and “chroma” meaning “color.”
In a monochromatic artwork, the artist explores variations in value (lightness and darkness) and saturation (intensity or purity of the color) to create visual interest and depth. By using different shades and tones of a single color, the artist can achieve a sense of harmony, unity, and focus within the artwork.
For example, a monochromatic painting may be created using different shades of blue, ranging from the lightest sky blue to the darkest navy. The artist may vary the intensity of the blue by diluting it with white to create lighter tones or adding black to create darker shades.
Creating a monochromatic artwork challenges artists to utilize value, texture, composition, and other visual elements to convey their artistic vision while working within the constraints of a limited color palette.”
