Stuart Semple

artist

Stuart Semple is a British artist known for his innovative and often irreverent approach to color. He gained fame for creating some of the world's darkest and brightest paints, including his versions of ultramarine blue and the world’s blackest paint. His recent claim to fame involves synthesizing a paint that replicates a color scientifically discovered at the University of California, Berkeley, which was created by stimulating the retina with laser pulses. Semple's version of this color, named 'yolo', is sold at a significantly lower price than the original, emphasizing his belief that color should be accessible to everyone. This commitment to democratizing color has made him a notable figure in both the art and science communities.