The Colours of the Soul

Conceptual garden proposal, 2019, for Galería Senda, with the sculpture Julia by Jaume Plensa as the focal point. We envisioned Julia, a soul clad in immaculate white, in the middle of a lake, surrounded by coloured islands reflecting her inner world. From her, like a jellyfish, coloured threads extend, connecting the sculpture to island-gardens composed of plants and elements in varying colours that mirror the emotions of her soul.

These ‘islands’ are made up of plant life: universes that reflect different timeless moods of Julia through the foliage and flowers selected. The ‘threads’ echo the colours of the islands, linking them via multi-coloured or monochrome braids. The chromatic scheme communicates her soul’s language, substituting colour for words as a medium of expression. The only sound, apart from birdsong, is the gentle murmur of water, reminding us of our inseparable bond with nature.

Effect on the Viewer

Viewers can perceive Julia’s various emotional states through the colours. Yet the ultimate result remains infinite: every individual associates colours with emotions differently depending on culture, social group, or personal experience. Moreover, a visitor’s mood on the day they experience this ‘soul container’ influences their perception. The installation has become universal, allowing each observer to reinterpret the colours of the soul through their own perspective.