Our visit to the Garden of Palms today was a fun one. We explored color theory — a new topic – and it was an absolute hit with the residents! As we set up for our presentation, more residents started to trickle in and they were captivated by the splash of colors that were on our first slide, expressing great enthusiasm for our discussion.
We started first by exploring how our eyes are able to see color, then we dove right into the theory behind the color wheel. We talked about what colors typically go well together, like red and blue, and what colors don’t, like orange and green. We also discussed how color is an essential part of many professions, such as art, architecture, and marketing. The residents especially expressed how the color of a room can really change their mood, so while yellow is bright and makes them feel happy, blue is soothing and reminds them of the sky, making them feel more calm.
Following our discussion about examples of color theory in real life, we talked about each color on the spectrum including common emotional connotations they carried as well as cultural significance and meanings. For example, while the color yellow can signal joy, it can also signal illness. As for cultural differences, while yellow is a symbol of strength and courage in Japanese culture, yellow is also reflective of mourning and remembrance in Mexican culture. Residents liked to hear about each color of the rainbow, and as we moved through the slides, they shared some of their own personal experiences with each color.
Lastly, we ended with a conversation about what each of the residents’ favorite colors were! Blue was quite a popular color in the crowd, as was purple. When asked why they liked purple, one of the residents said that it reminded them of royalty and luxury. On the other hand, some residents preferred blue because it reminded them of the open sky and seas. As always, we greatly enjoyed our visit to Garden of Palms, as we are constantly learning new things about the residents, and vice versa. We are so excited to return again for another session!
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