The Art League is delighted to again welcome the Washington, DC branch of The Sogetsu School for our 18th Biennial Ikebana Show. Ikebana is a Japanese artform of sculptural flower arranging that highlights the coalescence of flora and vessels. While the presentation has changed this time the elegance and creativity of the arrangements is always a wonder to behold. Here, art dances with nature. The twirl of a branch mimics the arc of a painter’s brush stroke; the choreography of an azalea sprig recalls a figure in motion. This year, peonies, lilies, and hosta leaves—among many other splendid blooms—remind us of the joy and abundance of spring, and the inspiration we find in nature’s glory.
More about Sogetsu Ikebana:
Recognized as a sculptural form of art, Ikebana, has over 300 schools of thought. Sogetsu Ikebana is a three-dimensional artistic expression composed of flower and plant material arranged in a container. Sogetsu promotes an Ikebana of no limits, in which plant materials of any type may be used and displayed anywhere and in any circumstance. Sogetsu does not encourage students to emulate nature; they encourage students to use lines, hues, and masses provided by nature to inspire their own creations. Combining the arrangements with two and three dimensional artwork results in stunning, contemporary installations.
Additional Resources
- Click Here to watch a video from a past Ikebana Exhibit!
- Click Here to learn more about the Sogetsu School
Exhibit dates: Sunday May 10-June 7
Juried by: Sogetsu School Members