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Saturday, 19 January 2013

Shoso Shimbo's Exhibition

Please come to Shoso's solo exhibition at Monash University. This is to complete his Master of Fine Arts Degree. Click the invitation to enlarge. Enjoy the show in 3 min. in YouTube Video. http://shososhimbo.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/distilling-nature-shoso-shimbo-feb-2013.html http://www.shoso....

Thursday, 17 January 2013

Gift Ikebana Flower

A client asked me to make a welcoming flower for his girlfriend who is moving to his house. His girlfriend likes Ikebana and he thought Shoso's work would be an ideal gift. I chose white and green for main colour suggesting a new beginning and pale pink lilies and roses for their romantic and...

Friday, 11 January 2013

New Year's Deco (Kadomatsu Style)

Kadomatsu style New Year's table decorations for Koko restaurant, Crown Hotel, Melbourne. We have tried so many options and changed so many details. Although our resources were limited, three types of Washi (Japanese paper) were used including special Chiyogami from Kyoto. Finally we are happy with...

Saturday, 5 January 2013

Ikebana Today 7

Some ikebana artists may wish ikebana to be as it used to be. The tuition fees can be expensive and teachers receive gift money on many occasions. What’s more, your works are never criticized and you gain respect in society. However, the reality is that society is becoming more and more secular....