Film Screening: The Colour of Ink

NFB Film Screening: The Colour of Ink
Dir. Brian D. Johnson, 2022

Sunday April 28, 2 - 4:00 PM
Shoreline Room, Art Gallery of Burlington

Join us for a free screening of The Colour of Ink, a documentary that uncovers the mystery and power of ink through the eyes of Jason Logan, a visionary Toronto ink maker. 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. 

When attending any of our public programs please consider bringing non-perishable food and hygiene products to donate to the Burlington Food Bank. Like so many communities, Burlington has seen an alarming 20% increase in the need for assistance with groceries over the last year. We are collecting community contributions to support the food bank’s efforts in meeting the growing demand for food security.

Image Credit: Jason Logan conducts an ink test. Image from Film – Courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada and Sphinx Productions, 2022