Ikebana with the Seasons

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In the last few years, I have ventured into the unexplored world of "the flowers of the field". In my encounter with over a thousand species of wild flowers, through ikebana I have been able to express my feelings toward the universe, both heaven and earth. I would like to share my experiences with you by presenting them in the order of the four seasons. The first theme is "Ikebana with the Seasons" and the second, "Wild Flowers and Creative Work." In "Ikebana with the Seasons", I used cultivated flowers, such as you buy from the florist or grow in your garden. I paid special attention to imparting a sense of the seasons as I tried to seek out new expressions to match our contemporary lifestyle. For example, when arranging just a few flowers in a large container, I tried to give importance to the character of the floral material so it was not overshadowed by the container. If the branches of the material had few redeeming qualities, I sought beauty in the leaves and flowers. In... Tovább

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In the last few years, I have ventured into the unexplored world of "the flowers of the field". In my encounter with over a thousand species of wild flowers, through ikebana I have been able to express my feelings toward the universe, both heaven and earth. I would like to share my experiences with you by presenting them in the order of the four seasons. The first theme is "Ikebana with the Seasons" and the second, "Wild Flowers and Creative Work." In "Ikebana with the Seasons", I used cultivated flowers, such as you buy from the florist or grow in your garden. I paid special attention to imparting a sense of the seasons as I tried to seek out new expressions to match our contemporary lifestyle. For example, when arranging just a few flowers in a large container, I tried to give importance to the character of the floral material so it was not overshadowed by the container. If the branches of the material had few redeeming qualities, I sought beauty in the leaves and flowers. In "Wild Flowers and Creative Work", I tried to express in a simple and straightforward manner, the rich poetic beauty of wild plants in their natural setting in accordance to the four seasons. It is a manifestation of my admiration of the power, beauty and greatness of Mother Nature. I roamed through the fields and hills of Bősei Heights in Inawashiro-cho, Fukushima prefecture. Inspired by the natural beauty I found, I immersed myself in creating ikebana through spring, summer and fali, giving myself body and soul to the natural splendor I discovered. Vissza