Colour, Sensory Collisions and the Art of Being Human with Cig Harvey
Cig Harvey’s work is devoted to the topic of what it is to feel. From capturing moments that make her gasp to embracing the collision of senses, she explores what it is to be human via large-scale colour photography and written vignettes.
In this episode, Cig shares her thoughts on the value of art, the secret language of flowers, the importance of the journey over the destination, and the need to wake up every day and seek something beautiful.
‘The act of making is a beautiful thing. It’s a way to process, heal and connect to others. It’s putting a post in the ground and saying, this is what I believe, this is what I saw; I was alive.’– Cig Harvey
For Episode 14 of We Need to Make Things I chat with Cig Harvey @cigharvey about moments that make her gasp, embracing collisions of the senses, the value of art, and, ultimately, what it is to be human.
Cig is a British-born artist and writer who lives in Maine, USA. Through her use of colour photography and creative non-fiction she explores sensory experiences and elevates the everyday. Rich in implied narrative and rooted in the natural world, her work is devoted to the topic of what it is to feel. Cig has published five sold out books: exhibited worldwide, and her photographs and publications are in the permanent collections of many museums and private collectors. Her latest book, Emerald Drifters, is out now.
This episode is full of Cig’s wonderful wisdom including:
👉 How colour affects the body, and why we crave it in our final days
👉 The magic of getting up every day and seeking something beautiful
👉 The importance of slowing down and valuing the journey over the destination
👉 How to add clarity to the business of making work through mind mapping
Enjoy!
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