The concept of “color tastes” is a form of synesthesia where colors are experienced as having specific tastes or flavors. This phenomenon is also known as “chromesthesia” or “color-taste synesthesia.”

In this context, colors are not only visual experiences but are also associated with specific taste sensations. For example, a person with color-taste synesthesia may experience the color red as sweet and fruity, while the color blue may taste salty and bitter.

Keep in mind that color-taste synesthesia is a highly subjective experience and individual associations can vary widely. However, exploring this phenomenon can lead to fascinating insights into the complex relationships between our senses and emotions through digital animation that brings to life the painting "Lunch at Posillipo", where the characters not only savor a meal but also experience a symphony of flavors and colors evoked by the music they listen to. The animation would explore the synesthetic relationship between sound, color and taste, creating a multi-sensory experience for the viewer.

Here are some interesting examples of color-taste synesthesia:

Color pallet:

The warm colors (orange, yellow, red) would evoke sweet, fruity and spicy flavors, associated with the joy and conviviality of reunions.

Cool colors (blue, green, purple) would evoke fresh, herbaceous, calming flavors, reflecting the serene atmosphere of the outdoor setting.

To go further, let's dive into the world of synesthesia, taste and colors in contemporary art.

Synesthesia is a neurological phenomenon in which one sense is stimulated and another sense is experienced. For example, some people with synesthetics can see numbers or words in specific colors. In the context of art, synesthesia can be used to create unique and immersive experiences.

In contemporary art, synesthesia has been explored through various mediums, including installation, performance and visual art. Artists have used synesthesia to evoke emotions, create new sensory experiences, and challenge the viewer's perceptions.

One example is the work of artist Anicka Yi, who explores the relationship between scent, taste and color. His installations often feature scents, flavors and colors that evoke emotions and memories. For example, his piece “The Flavor Genome” (2016) featured a series of scented sculptures corresponding to specific flavors and emotions.

Colors have also played an important role in contemporary art, particularly in the context of synesthesia. Artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Mark Rothko explored the emotional and expressive qualities of color in their work. Kandinsky's abstract paintings, for example, were meant to evoke emotions and spiritual experiences in the viewer.

In recent years, artists have used color to create immersive experiences that engage the viewer's senses. For example, James Turrell's light installations use color and light to alter the viewer's perception of space and time.

Rubell's work "Deception" (2012) featured a series of desserts that looked identical but had different flavors and textures. The piece explores the relationship between taste, expectations and perception.

Overall, the intersection of synesthesia, taste and color in contemporary art has led to the creation of innovative and immersive experiences that challenge our perceptions and engage our senses.

3840 x 2160 px / mp4 / 45 s / 64,6 Mo / 12 frames

1/1 collection 07/10 #TP «Techne (τέχνη) Philia (φιλία)»

a subrealist reread based on the masterpiece by : Lunch at Posillipo - Giuseppe De Nittis - 1879 vers.

Original works On view at: Galleria d'Arte Moderna - Milano

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