In the previous blog post, palm leaves were transformed to create a different texture. This time palm leaves are used to show straight lines and sharp angles.
To contrast, aspidestra leaves were curled up to evoke soft, curved surfaces.
Here is the whole arrangement.
I hope you like it. --Miyako
There are two noteworthy points about this arrangement. First, 2 nageire containers were used. They were "joined" together using a spirally steel hanadome. Second, palm leaves were split and ripped lengthwise, transforming the flat, smooth leaves into material that has more lines and texture.
Here is the whole arrangement.
I hope you like it. --Miyako
Composition Expressing Movement. 動きを表現する。
"Flowing"『流れる』 Alstroemeria and Myrtle
I hope you like it. --Miyako
I had the honour to install ikebana arrangements at the 20th Atlantic Canada Japanese Language Speech Contest held last Mar 10th, 2018 at St. Mary's University.
I hope you like them. --Miyako
Composition Expressing Movement. 動きを表現する。
"Dance"『踊る』
I hope you like it. --Miyako
When I have bits of leftover plant material, I dry them and keep for future use. This time I have dried china berries and palm leaves. I thought I'd use them for some relief work.
As well, I picked up some tree bark and branches off the street! I painted the dried berries blue and found some blue card stock that would further draw out the colour.
Here is the whole arrangement.
I hope you like it. --Miyako
One of the new themes in Sogetsu Textbook 5 is called "Using Various Locations" (場を探す）which challenges us to seek out non-traditional locations to place an ikebana arrangement.
Above the kitchen sink in our little studio, there is a small ledge where we'd normally put tea canisters, dishwashing detergent, etc. This would be a great place to provide a little enjoyment to the person opening the cupboards! (Of course, care was taken so that the flowers will not impede the cupboard doors.)
Here is the whole arrangement.
I hope you like it. --Miyako
From Sogetsu Textbook 5, this arrangement is on the theme of yuka agari (床上がり) Floor Position Arrangement. The arrangement originates from the floor and is created while being conscious that it will be viewed from a standing eye-level.
The painting on the wall is a replica of "The Willow" by Sengai Gibon (1750-1837), a Zen monk.
I hope you like it. --Miyako
Here in Canada, autumn is a time of leaves changing colours. It is also the time of harvest and we see a lot apples, pumpkins and gourds.
To welcome autumn, I used the fruits of harvest in an ikebana arrangement. Unlike flowers, they are heavier and have dense, compact shapes. It was a bit of a challenge to incorporate them in an arrangement!
In case you are wondering, I used the thick metal hanadome to hold up the heavy fruit!
Here is the whole arrangement..
I hope you like it. --Miyako
Sometimes, we prefer to create an arrangement on a suiban (flat container) without using kenzans because we are able to show the beauty and purity of the water without any disruption.
The challenge for making this type of arrangement is putting together a stable frame. The key is to choose the appropriate branch and set them on 3 legs. Once the basic structure is secure, then we can add more materials and start having fun with the arrangement!
I used linden tree branches (picked up from the sidewalk!) with pink roses and solidaster. Here is the whole arrangement.
I hope you like it. --Miyako
