Floral art

Floral Poetry in Normandy / Poésie florale en Normandie

45.00

Floral Poetry in Normandy features awe-inspiring floral designs made by Cédric Deshayes, photographed in scenic settings that are quintessential for the region in which he was born and now thrives: Normandy.

 

More than 50 meticulously crafted designs, using diverse techniques, are artfully presented across 35 picturesque sites scattered through- out the five departments of Normandy. Cédric, his team and photographer Jean François Lange, embarked on an incredible journey spanning all four seasons, seeking out prestigious and historically significant sites for his floral displays. From the grandeur of Rouen Cathedral and the architectural marvels of the Palais de la Béné- dictine to the majestic Château de Tilly and Château de Carrouges, from iconic towns like Êtretat and Honfleur to hidden gems like Cidrerie des Hauts-Vents, Bec-Hellouin Abbey, and not to forget the world-renowned Mont Saint-Michel.

 

This exceptional book captures the charm and history of Normandy and celebrates France’s cultural heritage in a way that is nothing less than breathtaking.

Haribana

39.90

The Haribana style was created in May 2020 in the mid of the global pandemic when the supply of fresh flowers and other materials was limited in Singapore. Used to making flamboyant designs with an abundance of flowers, the material shortage forced floral designer Harijanto Setiawan to drastically rethink his design style and to come up with a fresh way to create high-quality and impactful designs using the least number of materials as possible. One could argue that the pandemic was a blessing in disguise for Harijanto, as it rekindled his passion for floristry and allowed him to reinvent himself and show another aspect of his personality as a designer – away from the extravagance everyone was used to. It allowed him to go back to his roots as an architect. While Harijanto’s imagination was still limitless, the realization of his ideas had to be within the reality of the pandemic. A grass leaf and a single flower are enough to create a Haribana piece, a highly architectural design statement with a single flower as focal point.

Ikebana. Opposites Attract

65.00

Our world is built upon the fusion of opposites going back and forth until they harmonise. Like the poles of a magnet, these antithetical concepts define each other and cannot exist without each other. Contrasts, opposites and differences keep life interesting even though keeping a balance between two opposing forces is often difficult, especially when we understand that one cannot be achieved without experiencing the other.  

Floral design, Ikebana in particular, is often a balancing act in itself. Ikebana pieces strive for harmony between straight and curved lines, a right balance between taking away and adding elements, between adhering to the rules and breaking them.   

Opposites Attractuses the idea of opposition and contrast as a starting point. Starting from an antonym pair, more than 150 international ikebanists created inspiring and powerful arrangements expressing two opposing feelings and concepts. The multifaceted ways in which these contrasts were given shape, attest to the creativity and ingenuity of our artists and the sheer versatility of Ikebana. 

 

29 x 24 cm

256 p, hard cover

English edition

Kazuhiro Sugimoto. Eternal Moment

39.90

Eternal Moment is testament to transient beauty. Within these pages, Kazuhiro Sugimoto seeks to immortalize the fleeting beauty of some of Earth’s most captivating flora – capturing the flowers’ essence, their vivid colors and delicate blooms in all their glory before they fade away. Every petal and stem lovingly crafted and each design executed with care and in minute detail.

As a Japanese flower designer, Sugimoto’s work incorporates the aesthetics and techniques of Japanese culture, emphasizing the importance of space and simplicity. His designs are striking and dramatic, yet achieved with minimal materials.

After a quarter of a century devoted to creating floral art, Kazuhiro Sugimoto for the first time compiled his most exquisite designs for the world to discover.

 

33 x 24,5 cm, hardcover

96 pages

Bilingual edition: English/Japanese

 

My First Ikebana

29.95

My First Ikebana wants to foster a sustained interest in ikebana from childhood through to teenagers, and beyond. The step-by-step arrangements range from simple to complex, requiring different levels of motor skills and degrees of attention. As an individual develops, learns and grows, they will find arrangements for their specific level of development. Complex and more advanced arrangements have also been included to inspire older children and adults with creative ideas for their own ikebana arrangements.

Author and Sogetsu Ikebanist Louise Worner has an extensive background in education that has provided her with the knowledge and experience to create fun and creative ikebana arrangements for the young and old(er). As an Ikebana teacher she hopes that this book opens a gateway for nurturing the next generation of Ikebana artists, and will help children to reconnect with the natural world and become stewards of the environment in which they live.

 

28 x 21,5 cm
112 pages, soft cover
English edition

The Art of Flower Arranging . Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire

39.95

For the past five years, the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire has been organising Quand fleurir est un art (The Art of Flower Arranging), a captivating event where renowned flower artists and designers from around the world unleash their creativity in the majestic rooms of the castle, creating stunning arrangements ranging from the most daring to the most classic.

 

The Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire’s previous (and last private) owners, the Prince and Princess de Broglie, were avid plant enthusiasts. They took pride in their impressive collections of orchids and exotic green plants, which earned them numerous awards in horticultural competitions during the Belle Époque. Today, the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire is committed to carrying on this rich legacy, inviting talented floral artists to showcase their artistry and expertise, creating a harmonious fusion of art and nature in the pursuit of beauty.

 

This book offers a nice overview of some of the best creations that were on view during the event. Discover some of the amazing designs made by renowned floral designers such as Makoto Azuma (J), Clarisse Béraud (F), Timo Bolte (D), Rudy Casati (I), Tomas De Bruyne (B), Sébastien Dossin (B), Frédéric Dupré (F), Max Hurtaud (B), Pascal Mutel (F), Julian Paris (F), Gilles Pothier, Charline Pritscaloff (F) and the École nationale des Fleuristes de Paris (F).

 

24,5 x 33 cm
128 pages, hard cover
Bilingual edition: English/French

International Floral Art 2021-’22

59.90

International Floral Art 2021/2022 is the result of a careful selection of top works from hundreds of world-renowned floral artists. The book is a unique source of inspiration, a sumptuous ode to nature and the boundlessness of human creativity.

More than 130 floral designers let their imagination run wild and explore the limits of craftsmanship to let us enjoy the unexpected. Both established floral artists and the new generation of top florists will amaze and seduce with spectacular creations that bear witness to a strong artistic vision, great craftsmanship and an unbridled fantasy.

International Floral Art 2021/2022, the ninth volume in the series, has once again become a collector’s item, a beautiful coffee-table book with more than 240 designs that fire the imagination.

INSPIRING IKEBANA

29.95

Inspiring Ikebana is het vervolg op Exploring Ikebana, het eerste boek van de wereldberoemde ikebana-kunstenaar Ilse Beunen. Meer dan 40 prachtige ikebana-creaties, zowel in traditionele als in moderne stijl, worden rijkelijk geïllustreerd met gedetailleerde stap voor stap-foto’s van het creatieve proces. Makkelijk te volgen en met garantie op een schitterend eindresultaat!

Creativity with Flowers. A Collection of Floral Recipes

65.00

Acclaimed florists Per Benjamin (SE) and Max van de Sluis (NL) share their extensive knowledge in the field of floral art in this voluminous recipe book. Step by step they create bouquets, table decorations, arrangements with cut flowers and plants, wedding flowers, sympathy pieces, festive Christmas decorations and other impressive designs for the home. This book compiles all eight volumes of the popular (and sold out) series Creativity with Flowers. It covers a nice mix of commercial and artistic designs and caters both to the hobbyist and the professional. In addition to the hundreds of arrangements, both florists graciously grant us a peek behind the scenes, they explain their way of working, sources of inspiration, thought process and creativity to encourage the reader to do more than merely copy their arrangements. The ultimate goal of this book is not only to provide the necessary tools and techniques, but also to give florists the confidence to develop into artists with a personal style and a unique artistic personality.

Elements

69.90

The Swedish top florist Per Benjamin won the Swedish championships in 1997, the Scandinavian championships in 2000 and became the world champion in floral art in spring 2002.

Botanical Metamorphosis

39.90

Japanese Hideyuki Niwa grew up surrounded by flowers. Familiar from an early age with their qualities, vulnerabilities and potential, a career as a floral designer was a logical next step. At the age of 20, he graduated from Tokyo’s Flower College, which immediately opened doors at Kamon Flower Gate Co Ltd; a rich and fertile working environment where his talent only sharpened.

The Wreath

39.90

For Japanese floral artist Manabu Hashiguchi, the wreath is not only the favourite form of expression, but also the most expressive. Its symbolism is universal. Without beginning or end, the wreath stands for eternity and the endless process of renewal in nature.

The World of Colour according to Per Benjamin

59.90

In the past ten years, Swedish floral designer Per Benjamin has developed his own colour theory for florists. The World of Colour according to Per Benjamin is an educational, entertaining and inspirational book in which Per Benjamin explains his colour theory in detail, both in theory and in practice. The photographs are a mix of studio work, outdoor arrangements and impressive pieces created for the decoration of events such as the Nobel Prize presentation. Taken together, they are the perfect illustration of the inexhaustible possibilities with colour and provide the florist with a perfect guide to easily put together a harmonious palette.

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