Vol. 55: Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition "Words into Flowers"

Today, the Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition “Words into Flowers” started at the Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store!

 

Last year the exhibition in Shinjuku was skipped because of the exhibition in Osaka. That’s why all the exhibitors participating in the preparation had two year’s worth of high motivation.

This time the theme chosen was words and colors. 11 words or phrases and colors inspired by those words will be expressed by the sensitivity of each participating ikebana artist.

 

For the past one to two years I am consistently using ceramic containers that I created myself.

 

First of all, the framework is made with deadwood called shari in Japanese.

 

“Niri” wood from the South Seas are arranged on top of the shari

 

Dip the full moon maple into whisky to sufficiently absorb water.

 

Puffy-fluffy smoke tree. The reddish color is very beautiful.

 

Clematis with refreshingly cool colors.

 

I am going to finish the work while checking the balance of line, color and mass.

 

I selected the words from Kadensho written by Sofu Teshigahara.

 

This is my ikebana work with which I intend to talk to the hearts of all the visitors.

 

 

The site where words, colors, and creations echo each other.

 

During the exhibition period, an ikebana introductory lesson will be held twice everyday.

The sherbet-color installation is displayed at the front entrance stage on the second floor

 

Things that we can express “now” after going through various experiences.
Things that we want to express because “now” is the time.

Starting from encounters of words, colors and flowers, this exhibition is fully bloomed with numerous feelings and thoughts piled up.

We are really looking forward to seeing your enthusiasm at the venue.

Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition "Words into Flowers"
Period: Thursday, June 7, 2012 to Tuesday, June 12, 2012, From 10:00 to 20:00
First Term: 7th to 9th / Second Term: 10th to 12th
Closed at 18:00 on the 9th and 12th (You may enter the site until 30 minutes before closing.)
Venue: 11th floor exhibition space of the Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store
24-2, Sendagaya 5-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8580
Tel: 81-3-5361-1111
Admission: 800 yen (tax included) Free for high school students and younger

Related Projects
« Installation by Akane Teshigahara
Period: Thursday, June 7, 2012 to Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Location: JR entrance stage, 2nd floor, Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store

« Ikebana Introductory Lessons (First 20 people will be accepted for each lesson.)
Schedule: Twice everyday during the exhibition period (from 11:00 and 14:30) (about 1 hour/lesson)
Venue: Near the exhibition hall
Fee: 1,000 yen per person (including materials fee)
Reception desk will open 30 minutes before each lesson in front of the lesson site.