CMYKalapú

CMYKalapú is a conceptual art project that explores the intersection of color theory and digital manipulation. The name itself is a portmanteau of CMYK, the subtractive color model used in printing, and the Hungarian word "kalapú," meaning "hatted" or "wearing a hat." This suggests a theme of layered or encapsulated color.

The project often involves the creation of visual artworks, primarily digital images or prints, where the artists deliberately manipulate the CMYK color channels. This manipulation can take various forms, such as isolating, inverting, or shifting the cyan, magenta, yellow, and black components of an image to produce unexpected and often abstract results. The resulting pieces may exhibit vibrant, sometimes jarring, color palettes that challenge conventional aesthetic expectations.

CMYKalapú is not tied to a single artist or group but rather functions as an artistic framework that multiple creators can engage with. The underlying principle is to investigate how the foundational elements of color reproduction can be deconstructed and reassembled to generate new visual languages. The project's output can vary widely in style and subject matter, united by its core focus on the experimental use of the CMYK color model. Its aim is to provoke thought about perception, color relationships, and the technical processes that underpin visual media.