Bethan Laura Wood - A compelling journey into the kaleidoscopic world of colour

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In this episode of "The Sound of Colour”, you will be invited into the vivid world of designer Bethan Laura Wood, whose affinity for colour has profoundly shaped her creative journey. 

Bethan Laura Wood is a multidisciplinary designer based in London. 
In her work she explores unlikely combinations of colour and shape, developing unique timber veneers, material composites and textiles for her projects that ranges from furniture, lighting and objects to installations and accessories. 
Bethan has worked with international companies such as Tory Burch, Perrier Jouët, Hermés and Moroso amongst many others. Her work has been exhibited at Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MOMA in San Francisco, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo.

In this episode Bethan tells me how her lifelong passion for colour always has been a powerful means of self-expression from an early age. She shares her fascination with mass production versus unique design and how these can interlink, we discuss how colours evoke personal emotions and the delicate balancing act of weaving personal enjoyment with project demands. Discover how the cultural and historical significance of colour plays a big part in her creative process and design philosophy.

Wrapping up this episode with the musical experiment “The Sound of a Colour”, this time composed by musician Stephen Burns that creates the sound of Mint Latte Green.

Me and Bethan talked for hours, the conversation was very insightful and I was really blown away by Bethan’s vast historical knowledge. I hope you will enjoy it too. Happy listening.

For more color inspiration follow @sarah__gottlieb and this episode's guest @bethanlaurawood and the episode's audio oracle @beavensterns

This episode is sponsored by Montana Furniture.

SHOWNOTES
We talk about how Bethan’s tutors the Royal College of Art influenced her to pursue her passion for colours even more.

The Kaleidoscope-o-rama project was commissioned for the NGV Triennial 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria

Learn more about the women’s educational movement The Blue Stocking Society

Check out more of Bethan Laura Wood’s work at her website 

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The Sound of Colour is produced and hosted by Sarah Gottlieb, with music by Matt Motte.

The host
Sarah Gottlieb is a Copenhagen-based designer and art director specialising in colour and spatial design. Known for transforming environments through innovative use of colour, she is dedicated to creating public spaces that inspire connection and a deeper appreciation for design.

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