Floral Cascade by Laurence Lieblich

Colour is transformative. It has the ability to completely alter the essence of something so profoundly that your before-and-after experience can feel like two entirely different realities.

Consider these two examples…

The Wizard of Oz

The ability to capture images began around 1826 when the first ever photograph was taken. Motion photography was developed in 1878, sound was added in 1900 and colour motion photography finally arrived in 1902.

By the time the movie The Wizard of Oz was released in 1939, its use of colour would become a defining moment in film making. Dorthy’s journey from a dull, sepia toned Kansas to the vibrant and technicolour world of Oz showed the world just how profound and emotive the addition of colour could be.

Guatapé, Colombia

Once a quiet rural town with unremarkable buildings, when locals started decorating their homes with intricately painted vibrant relief panels, known as zócalos, it was transformed into one of the most colourful places in the world.

As residents continued to embrace this creative tradition, Guatapé has become famous for its brightly painted houses, lively streets, and artistic heritage.

It is now one of the most aesthetically stunning towns in Colombia and a tourism hot spot, all thanks to the addition of colour.

Today’s feature project is Floral Cascade by Laurence Lieblich from Inspirations issue #125 that can easily be used as our third case study when considering the impact of colour.

In fact, if you are ever looking for a project that excels in the application of colour, check out any of Laurence Lieblich’s designs HERE.

Laurence has an extraordinary eye for colour. There is a real skill in being brave enough to harness every colour in the rainbow yet disciplined enough to use them in a restrained and refined way.

Floral Cascade finds that balance effortlessly. This cushion is awash with a bright, fragrant bouquet of flowers that have the ability to instantly lift the spirits of any jaded soul.

Thanks to the use of some the most vibrant and high contrast threads you can find from the Au Ver à Soie, soie d’Alger range and a selection of House of Embroidery threads in silk, cotton and even ribbon, this delightful floral display is overflowing with positive and happy vibes.

Worked onto natural linen with a rainbow of stranded silks plus a touch of hand-dyed cotton and silk ribbon, a variety of colourful flowers cascade down over a fragmented background, reminiscent of a stone wall.

The back is finished with the same natural linen as the front and coordinating pine green piping edges the cushion with the final piece measuring 23cm x 31cmwide (9" x 12 ¼").

Thank you, Laurence, for always brightening up our world with your flamboyant use of colour.