The work for the Shiro-shoin
(2006)
The Shiro-shoin (white chamber) is an official chamber to welcome distinguished guests, consisting of the Ichi-no-ma(first room), the Ni-no-ma (second room) and the San-no-ma (third room). The most important Ichi-no-ma or Shimei-no-ma is divided into two levels. On the walls and fusuma (sliding doors), historical events related to the Emperors Yao and Shun in ancient China are drawn.
Her work invites viewers into a different dimension beyond time and space, using massive pine and princess trees suitable for the magnificent Japanese room together with bright-colored Chinese peonies at the bottom .
The Shiro-shoin (white chamber) is an official chamber to welcome distinguished guests, consisting of the Ichi-no-ma(first room), the Ni-no-ma (second room) and the San-no-ma (third room). The most important Ichi-no-ma or Shimei-no-ma is divided into two levels. On the walls and fusuma (sliding doors), historical events related to the Emperors Yao and Shun in ancient China are drawn.
Her work invites viewers into a different dimension beyond time and space, using massive pine and princess trees suitable for the magnificent Japanese room together with bright-colored Chinese peonies at the bottom .
December
Materials: Poinsettia, Windmill palm, Colored Japanese bittersweet, Colored dragon's-claw willow
Vessel: Self-made glass vase
Vessel: Self-made glass vase
Teshigahara Akane Solo Exhibition: Ikebana Through My Eyes
(2007)
"Teshigahara Akane Solo Exhibition: Ikebana Through My Eyes" which was held at the Nihombashi Takashimaya Department Store in March 2007 to celebrate the Sogetsu 80th Anniversary.
This work emitted an overwhelming sense of the vitality of flowers and trees encountered upon going through the "Waves of Beginning," a tunnel made of 60,000 paper-thin sheets of wood! Her work, which sought to make visitors experience ikebana with all five senses, generated huge excitement.
"Teshigahara Akane Solo Exhibition: Ikebana Through My Eyes" which was held at the Nihombashi Takashimaya Department Store in March 2007 to celebrate the Sogetsu 80th Anniversary.
This work emitted an overwhelming sense of the vitality of flowers and trees encountered upon going through the "Waves of Beginning," a tunnel made of 60,000 paper-thin sheets of wood! Her work, which sought to make visitors experience ikebana with all five senses, generated huge excitement.
November
Materials: Fire raspberry、China aster
Vessel: Glass vase (Hiroshi Teshigahara)
Vessel: Glass vase (Hiroshi Teshigahara)
“Iemoto Ikebana Live” in Takasaki
(2014)
"Ikebana Live" is Iemoto Akane's performance which shows the process of arranging flowers in a space on a stage along with music and lighting. She started this project in 2008 and has performed in various places not only around Japan but also worldwide.
This photo was taken during the Ikebana Live at the Gunma Music Center where she demonstrated ikebana creation with the Gunma City Philharmonic Orchestra.
"Ikebana Live" is Iemoto Akane's performance which shows the process of arranging flowers in a space on a stage along with music and lighting. She started this project in 2008 and has performed in various places not only around Japan but also worldwide.
This photo was taken during the Ikebana Live at the Gunma Music Center where she demonstrated ikebana creation with the Gunma City Philharmonic Orchestra.
October
Materials: Manchurian apple,Fire thorn,Chrysanthemum,Cockscomb
Vessel: Ceramic vase
Vessel: Ceramic vase
The 97th Sogetsu Annual Exhibition “Ikebana may be comparable to painting, music or sculpture”
(2015)
This piece of Iemoto Akane's work was exhibited at the Sogetsu Annual Exhibition held at the Nihombashi Takashimaya Department Store. Do you think the lit-up object made of Japanese washi paper at the center looks like the kanji "心" which means heart? It's a dynamic yet warm work which gently embraces the heart of viewers.
This piece of Iemoto Akane's work was exhibited at the Sogetsu Annual Exhibition held at the Nihombashi Takashimaya Department Store. Do you think the lit-up object made of Japanese washi paper at the center looks like the kanji "心" which means heart? It's a dynamic yet warm work which gently embraces the heart of viewers.
September
Materials: Wild ginger, Snowberry, Pepper, Eryngo
Vessel: Stoneware vase
Vessel: Stoneware vase
Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition “Flowers and their vases”
(2018)
The photo shows Iemoto Akane's work for the Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition held at the Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store under the theme of "vases" for ikebana: "What are vases?" or "What role does the vase play?" The purple glass container was designed by the Iemoto herself. In addition to this, she has frequently visited the Sogetsu Ceramic Kiln in Fukui Prefecture to make various ceramic vases.
The photo shows Iemoto Akane's work for the Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition held at the Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store under the theme of "vases" for ikebana: "What are vases?" or "What role does the vase play?" The purple glass container was designed by the Iemoto herself. In addition to this, she has frequently visited the Sogetsu Ceramic Kiln in Fukui Prefecture to make various ceramic vases.
August
Materials: Banana, Moth orchid, Encyclia
Vessel: Glass vase (Émile Gallé)
Vessel: Glass vase (Émile Gallé)
July
Materials: Sanguisorba hakusanensis, Japanese lily, Star lily, Zinnia
Vessel: Bamboo basket
Vessel: Bamboo basket
June
Materials: Hydrangea, Patrinia Scabiosifolia, Fire raspberry
Vessel: Glass vase
Vessel: Glass vase
At the Hotel New Otani, Tokyo
（2020／Hotel New Otani, Tokyo）
On the occasion of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi, Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor, The special banquet was held at the Hotel New Otani. The Iemoto’s ikebana welcomed the guests at the entrance adding flamboyance to the celebration. The performances of the Japanese traditional theatre art, such as Kyogen, Kabuki, Bunraku and Noh entertained the guests from around the world who attended the ceremony.
Materials: Bamboo, Princess tree, Enkianthus perulatus, Fire raspberry, Citrus natsudaidai, Japanese winterberry, Lily-of-the-valley bush
Vessel: Self-made ceramic vase
On the occasion of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi, Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor, The special banquet was held at the Hotel New Otani. The Iemoto’s ikebana welcomed the guests at the entrance adding flamboyance to the celebration. The performances of the Japanese traditional theatre art, such as Kyogen, Kabuki, Bunraku and Noh entertained the guests from around the world who attended the ceremony.
Materials: Bamboo, Princess tree, Enkianthus perulatus, Fire raspberry, Citrus natsudaidai, Japanese winterberry, Lily-of-the-valley bush
Vessel: Self-made ceramic vase
At the Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
Ikebana × Hyakudan Kaidan 2019（2019／Entrance lobby, Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, Tokyo）
One of the highlights of "Ikebana Hyakudan Kaidan" is the public demonstration of a large work to decorate the entrance of the Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. Under the close attention of a huge audience, the Iemoto arranged fruiting branches such as princess tree, Citrus natsudaidai, and Japanese bittersweet, and finally added bands of split bamboo to create curves. The work has a fresh impression in gratitude for the long-awaited autumn after overcoming the intense summer heat.
Materials: Bamboo, Princess tree, Citrus natsudaidai, Unshiu orange, Japanese bittersweet, Lily-of-the-valley bush
Vessel: Ceramic vase (Kiyoyuki Kato)
One of the highlights of "Ikebana Hyakudan Kaidan" is the public demonstration of a large work to decorate the entrance of the Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. Under the close attention of a huge audience, the Iemoto arranged fruiting branches such as princess tree, Citrus natsudaidai, and Japanese bittersweet, and finally added bands of split bamboo to create curves. The work has a fresh impression in gratitude for the long-awaited autumn after overcoming the intense summer heat.
Materials: Bamboo, Princess tree, Citrus natsudaidai, Unshiu orange, Japanese bittersweet, Lily-of-the-valley bush
Vessel: Ceramic vase (Kiyoyuki Kato)
At the Kanda Myojin Shrine
Kanda Shrine 1300th Anniversary Project, Commemoration of Cultural Exchange Building Opening "New Year Sogetsu Exhibition"（2019／Kanda Myojin Shrine, Tokyo）
The special Sogetsu ikebana exhibition was held to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of Kanda Myojin Shrine in 2019. The exhibition is also an opening event of the newly constructed Cultural Exchange Building premises. The Iemoto Akane's masterpiece cast a particularly bright light in the fresh and joyful atmosphere celebrating the New Year.
Materials: Japanese black pine, Dragon's eye pine, Weeping willow, Idesia, Sarcandra glabra, Citrus natsudaidai, Camellia, Bamboo, Driftwood, Mizuhiki (paper strings)
Vessel: Iron glazed dish with karakusa design
The special Sogetsu ikebana exhibition was held to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of Kanda Myojin Shrine in 2019. The exhibition is also an opening event of the newly constructed Cultural Exchange Building premises. The Iemoto Akane's masterpiece cast a particularly bright light in the fresh and joyful atmosphere celebrating the New Year.
Materials: Japanese black pine, Dragon's eye pine, Weeping willow, Idesia, Sarcandra glabra, Citrus natsudaidai, Camellia, Bamboo, Driftwood, Mizuhiki (paper strings)
Vessel: Iron glazed dish with karakusa design
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