Marioly Vazquez’s photography proves that urban structures and daily routine can take on a dreamy, quixotic sentiment with the right contrasts. No matter where in the world she is, she can always find the same welcoming beauty in each town, city or country, in the form of colourful blossoms, buildings and details.

‘Pastel Moods’ is Marioly’s first book. Drawing upon colour psychology, Marioly’s photographic style examines how each particular colour tone inspires certain states of mind, and how these reflect how we go about our life.

What draws us to the cafes we visit, the buildings we live in? How does colour translate our personality via fashion pieces? How does natures’ own colour palette affect our mood? Focusing on the colours most predominant in her work, each chapter explores a different colour tone, how it is used to speak to our psyche and what it evokes in us. Bathed in pastel hues, this book captures the deeper meaning behind how the colours we are surrounded by impact our mood.

In a world of bold and ostentatious colourways, each of the images captured by Marioly conversely offers a tranquillity and calm depiction of everyday scenes.

Perhaps one of the most prominent features of this collection is Marioly’s use of everyday objects, buildings and landscapes that are captured in a new and interesting light. The tones of the book have playfulness, broadening our awareness as to how our favourite colours speak to our subconscious; Marioly reminds us that our choice of design, garments or urban environments rests on more than just sheer attraction.

Publication Date: 1st April 2017