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Ikebana, Japanese floral art
Ikebana literally means "the art of bringing flowers to life". It is based on the three basic pillars of existence which are the universe, man, and earth. True philosophy of life, Ikebana is not only a floral arrangement, it is above all an art based on respect and communion with nature. Compositions are refined, balanced and minimalist. It is considered like one of the three traditional Japanese arts, along with kōdō and the tea ceremony. Originally, Ikebana was the prerogative of the sam [...]
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Kokedama's plant art
Originally from Japan, Kokedama is a decorative plant art that appeared in the 1990s. It has since spread worldwide and conquered many artists and florists. The Kokedama is the result of the encounter between three ancestral Japanese techniques. First we find the Nearai. These are wild plants in a traditional pottery, then placed on a small earthen dome. The Kusanomo, then, is a technique that uses plants of the seasons in a traditional pottery placed on a jiita (an old lacquered [...]
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INSPIRATION / Land art, when the artist meets nature | Land art, quand l'artiste
A true trend in contemporary art, land art invests nature to make it its playground. Artists use what is there and expose their work to the elements and natural erosion. Far from wanting to be eternal, land art is part of the logic of the present moment. Works of art are ephemeral. Often, the only preserved memory is a photo or video. This movement was born in the 1960s in the American West. The desert landscapes of the country inspired the first artists going even to more important works [...]
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Flowery tattoos that are larger than life
This nature-loving Ukrainian artist goes by the nickname "Rit Kit". She creates unique tattoos from plant prints. Unlike traditional tattooing techniques, she does not use a pre-made model.
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The art of Edgar's drawings : paper models dressed up with flowers
Edgar Artis is a young Armenian artist. Self-taught in fashion, he uses objects of everyday like flowers and food to dress up his drawings. Discover Edgar's drawings on SecondNatur.
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The floral exoticisme of Sakul Intakul
Tropical trend with the creations of the Thai artist Sakul Intakul. His works are made only from flowers and plants from Thailand. Combining traditional and modern, it fits in a frame of elegance and finesse.
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Discover Azuma Makoto's frozen flowers
Azuma Makoto combines with plants, deceives appearances and alters our vision. The flower is frozen in time, he creates duration with ephemeral. For the Japanese, nature is an integral part of existence. Here, his creativity gives eternal life to plants.
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The flower statues of Geoffroy Mottart
Flowery beards and hair dressing the statues of Brussels. Discover flower statues all over Brussels and on SecondNatur!
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