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The Colour of Ink

Brian D. Johnson
2022 | 1 h 49 min

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Ink is our primal medium. It has always been with us, inscribing the evolution of humanity. The Colour of Ink uncovers the medium’s mystery and power through the eyes of Jason Logan, a visionary Toronto inkmaker. Working with ingredients foraged in the wild—weeds, berries, bark, flowers, rocks, rust—he makes ink from just about anything. Jason sends custom-made inks to an eclectic range of artists around the world, from a New Yorker cartoonist to a Japanese calligrapher. As the inks take on a life of their own, his playful alchemy paints a story of colour that reconnects us to the earth and returns us to a childlike sense of wonder.

Awards and distinctions

  • Most Beautiful Documentary on Art
    Master of Art Film Festival, Sofia
    2024
  • Best Documentary in Contemporary Art
    Master of Art Film Festival, Sofia
    2024
  • Audience Award- Feature Film
    Film Festival, Knowlton
    2023
  • Best Cinematography in a Feature-Length Documentary
    Canadian Screen Awards, Toronto
    2023
  • Jury Award for Best Documentary
    CUFF Docs Documentary Film Festival, Calgary
    2022