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2019 Boston Flower and Garden Show
Location: 200 Seaport Blvd. Commonwealth Pier Boston MA 02210
Date: March 13, 2019 - March 17, 2019
2019 was a big year for Ikebana International at the Boston Flower and Garden show. We moved into a larger exhibition hall where over 80 arrangements were made by 62 arrangers for the two entry days. The individual arrangements from all the members were stunning and exceptionally beautiful. The larger exhibition space came with a demonstration area where members of the different schools gave introductory demonstrations twice daily. In the main hall, Kaye Vosburgh made six arrangements for an audience of over 100.
Ikenobo School presented Sunanomono by Professor Dan Agnese. A masterpiece from the 16th century that reflected the exquisite form of sand arrangement using sand blasted ghostwood. Set in front of shoji screens with the Boston harbor lights shinning on it, the arrangement was breathtaking. Ikenobo President Teresa Silverman showcased a classic Rikka. Several Jiyuka (free style), and many Shoka Shofutai and Shoka Shimputai were also presented by Ikenobo chapter members.
Sogetsu School created a twelve bamboo mass and line structure by I.I. President Joanne Caccavale, with the assistance of her husband. The bamboo formed asymetrical triangles for straight lines and Spring branches were used to create the mass. This is a Sogetsu signature arrangement. Director Kaye Vosburgh headed a group that made five floor arrangements. There was also a welcome arrangement of three fresh bamboo, manzanita painted white, with tropical leaves and phaleonopsis orchids made by Joanne Caccavale.
Sogetsu School members first entry headed by Dora Lee created an outstanding Renka display using baskets, phaleonopsis orchids, spring branches, lilies and special butterfly ranuculus from Japan. Joanne’s students made arrangements using Sogetsu metal containers from the Sogetsu Atelier Tokyo, featuring tropical leaves and flowers.
Ohara school represented by Russell Bowers, Hiroko Matsuyama, Tom Maney and Keiko Thayer made a floor arrangement representing the universe, using mitsumata as the milky way, string spheres as planets and sun, black river rocks for water, and heliconia, bird of paradise, anthuriums, monstera leaves and fox tail ferns to form a life bursting arrangement. Ohara school members made Bunjin, Radial, Rimpa, Traditional Moribana, Hana Kanade and Landscape arrangements. The arrangements against a black backdrop with special lighting defined the beauty of the arrangements.
The entire show was a resounding success. We are grateful for the over fifty members who served as docents and for all who helped, volunteered and exhibited.
Date: March 13, 2019 - March 17, 2019
Photos
- General overview
- 1st entry Ikenobo School
- 1st entry Ohara School
- 1st entry Sogetsu School
- 2nd entry Ikenobo School
- 2nd entry Ohara School
- 2nd entry Sogetsu School
Description
Theme: "The Beauty of Balance"2019 was a big year for Ikebana International at the Boston Flower and Garden show. We moved into a larger exhibition hall where over 80 arrangements were made by 62 arrangers for the two entry days. The individual arrangements from all the members were stunning and exceptionally beautiful. The larger exhibition space came with a demonstration area where members of the different schools gave introductory demonstrations twice daily. In the main hall, Kaye Vosburgh made six arrangements for an audience of over 100.
Ikenobo School presented Sunanomono by Professor Dan Agnese. A masterpiece from the 16th century that reflected the exquisite form of sand arrangement using sand blasted ghostwood. Set in front of shoji screens with the Boston harbor lights shinning on it, the arrangement was breathtaking. Ikenobo President Teresa Silverman showcased a classic Rikka. Several Jiyuka (free style), and many Shoka Shofutai and Shoka Shimputai were also presented by Ikenobo chapter members.
Sogetsu School created a twelve bamboo mass and line structure by I.I. President Joanne Caccavale, with the assistance of her husband. The bamboo formed asymetrical triangles for straight lines and Spring branches were used to create the mass. This is a Sogetsu signature arrangement. Director Kaye Vosburgh headed a group that made five floor arrangements. There was also a welcome arrangement of three fresh bamboo, manzanita painted white, with tropical leaves and phaleonopsis orchids made by Joanne Caccavale.
Sogetsu School members first entry headed by Dora Lee created an outstanding Renka display using baskets, phaleonopsis orchids, spring branches, lilies and special butterfly ranuculus from Japan. Joanne’s students made arrangements using Sogetsu metal containers from the Sogetsu Atelier Tokyo, featuring tropical leaves and flowers.
Ohara school represented by Russell Bowers, Hiroko Matsuyama, Tom Maney and Keiko Thayer made a floor arrangement representing the universe, using mitsumata as the milky way, string spheres as planets and sun, black river rocks for water, and heliconia, bird of paradise, anthuriums, monstera leaves and fox tail ferns to form a life bursting arrangement. Ohara school members made Bunjin, Radial, Rimpa, Traditional Moribana, Hana Kanade and Landscape arrangements. The arrangements against a black backdrop with special lighting defined the beauty of the arrangements.
The entire show was a resounding success. We are grateful for the over fifty members who served as docents and for all who helped, volunteered and exhibited.