Projects
International Optimism Yellow is a COLOR with a CAUSE.
It was developed as a platform for collaboration and tool for creatives to explore and share Optimism with others, while raising awareness of Depression and shining a light on suicide prevention among artists.
![Originally from California, Riley Johndonnell is a conceptual artist with a media/design background. Riley co-founded Surface magazine (an award-winning publication) and, as a creative director, he worked with such brands as @louisvuitton @levis @disney @bmw @bombaysapphire and @birkenstock on interiors, products, marketing initiatives and ad campaigns.
Riley recently founded UMEWE.org [you-me-we], to support and produce public art initiatives. He is the creator of International Optimism Yellow (#INTOyellow), which he developed with @pantone to generate optimism and shine a light on mental health awareness. Over 500 artists have collaborated to create works with #INTOyellow.
Riley is a Kingston Design Connection committee member and has helped me connect with artists, community leaders and businesses in Kingston. He has also helped ensure our program responds to the needs of creatives, as well as the broader Kingston community.
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