Colours of Being

2.04. On Colours, Constraint, and the Physicality of Making Art with Kurt Lightner

Put red next to green and something happens — the eye vibrates, tensions rise, something comes alive. Kurt knows this feeling well. In this episode, Kurt Lightner explores the relational nature of colour: how any hue shifts the moment it meets its neighbour, and why complementary pairs hold such electric charge. He also dips into the work of Josef Albers, whose systematic study of colour interaction became a quiet but powerful influence on how Kurt sees and shapes the spaces around us. A conversation for anyone who’s ever looked at something and felt it looking back. Key Points from the Conversation * Colours have relationships with each other * According to Kurt you can see similarities in the relationships of colours and culture * Manual craft vs digital creation and what that does with the artist * Constraints as a fuel for creativity * Creative work is deeply process-oriented * Gothenburg vs Borås and the role of imagination * Freedom is what underlies art Get in touch with Kurt LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtlightner/] Sit&Draw [https://sitanddraw.com] Follow Colours of Being 🩵LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/colours-of-being/]💜Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecoloursofbeing/] 💙Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/coloursofbeing] Learn more about the project on our website thecoloursofbeing.com [http://thecoloursofbeing.com] 🌈 This episode of the Colours of Being Podcast has been edited by Sadia Shaheen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadia-shaheen-37491b95/]. Thanks Sadia for your time and attention to detail, and helping us bring more colour into the world. Get full access to Colours of Being at thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe [https://thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

2.03. On The Power of Playfulness in Building a Better World with Jonaz Björk

This conversation with Jonaz Björk explores the transformative power of playfulness and creativity in personal growth, societal change, and organizational culture. Jonaz shares insights on how playful approaches can foster trust, innovation, and systemic change, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a playful mindset in serious contexts. Let’s make play great again! Key Topics * The role of playfulness in systemic change * Using Lego Serious Play for organizational and societal insights * The importance of trust and vulnerability in creative processes Guest Links Jonaz on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonazbjörk/] Website — Samklang.se [https://www.samklang.se] Resources Lego Serious Play [https://www.lego.com/en-us/seriousplay] Ken Robinson on Creativity in Education [https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity] Jojo Rabbit Movie [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/] Follow Colours of Being LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/colours-of-being/]🩵Instagram [http://Instagram.com/thecoloursofbeing] 💜Facebook [http://Facebook.com/thecoloursofbeing] 💙 Get full access to Colours of Being at thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe [https://thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

2.02. On Life, Nature Connection, and Biology as the Original Economic System with Laurence Nachin

Laurence shares insights on creativity, connection with nature, systemic change, and embracing uncertainty. Discover how biological systems can inform sustainable practices and how personal authenticity can flourish through nature and collective imagination. Key Topics * Creativity as a process rooted in nature and science * The interconnectedness of biological and economic systems * Embracing uncertainty and the importance of being present * The role of collective and decentralized leadership * Personal authenticity and connection with nature Connect with Laurence LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurence-nachin-80490b33/] Sense In Nature [https://senseinnature.se] Follow Colours of Being LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/colours-of-being/]🩵Instagram [http://Instagram.com/thecoloursofbeing] 💜Facebook [http://Facebook.com/thecoloursofbeing] 💙 Get full access to Colours of Being at thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe [https://thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

2.01. On Uncertainty, Wicked Problems, and Creativity for Community Building with Felipe Rocha Melhado

Join us for season 2 of the Colours of Being Podcast, interviewing local creatives about their creative process. In the first episode we explore the creative mind of Felipe Rocha Melhado, a multicultural service designer, who shares insights on community building, systemic impact, and embracing uncertainty in design and life. Key Topics * The role of service design in social impact * How to navigate wicked problems with creativity * The importance of community spaces for innovation Guest Links Where to find Felipe LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipermelhado] Medium [https://medium.com/@felipermelhado] Goodreads [https://www.goodreads.com/itsme_filipi] Where to see some of his (ongoing) projects: Aretê Design Studio: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/aretedesignstudio/] Design with Meaning Tácito Podcast [https://linktr.ee/tacito.podcast]: Bilingual Interdisciplinary Knowledge Thursday Gothenburg [https://tr.ee/thursdaygbg]: IRL Dating Events Go Push [https://www.linkedin.com/company/gopush-se/]: Community Innovation DJ FiLiPi [https://www.tiktok.com/@itsme_filipi]: House, Latin & EDM Follow Colours of Being LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/colours-of-being/]🩵 Instagram [http://Instagram.com/thecoloursofbeing] 💜 Facebook [http://Facebook.com/thecoloursofbeing] 💙 Get full access to Colours of Being at thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe [https://thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

03. On Creativity, Sustainability, and the Necessity of Symbiotic Relationships

We discuss our experiences from initiating the Colours of Being CommunityCafé, emphasising the importance of engagement and collaboration. We explore the concept of creativity, challenging misconceptions that say it is limited to the arts, and highlight how creativity can manifest in various fields, including engineering. We understand that creativity is at the core of human nature. The discussion transitions into how Colours of Being serves as an incubator for creative expression, providing a supportive environment for individuals to explore their creativity. Through that we delve into a discussion on the relationship between creativity and sustainability, proposing that true sustainability arises from symbiotic interactions that benefit all parties involved. We learned lots. So happy to share it with you! If you want to share with us, please do. Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecoloursofbeing/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/coloursofbeing], Substack [https://thecoloursofbeing.substack.com], comment wherever you found the podcast. We would love to hear your thoughts. Until next time! In all your messy, magnificence,be free, and be you. Much love, Devansh & Swan Here is the link to the other Podcast Devansh mentioned in the end: Sanna & Sanna [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sAIxfWnZrafY3a0n6wBaz?si=LW8RjXW8Sha2INssjbw3wg&t=0] talking about creativity (in Swedish). Get full access to Colours of Being at thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe [https://thecoloursofbeing.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]