Shoso's works at Mondopiero

Enjoy Shoso Shimbo's works at Mondopiero. Top: Vertical garden Middle: Floating bamboo forest Bottom: Ikebana sculpture at the cafe Where: 28 Brunswick St, Fitzroy www.mondopiero.com.au http://www.shoso.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ikebanaaustra...

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Ikebana and Prosecco: Essence of Ikebana

Shoso Shimbo will start a new course at Mondopiero in 2016. Learn the essence of Ikebana in 3 workshops. On arrival enjoy a glass of prosecco. Bring nothing and leave with flower arrangements worth over $150. Details  When:11 Feb 2016: Introduction to Ikebana - Level 1 3 Mar 2016: Harmony in...

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Shoso's Home Garden

Shoso Shimbo's home garden has been selected as one of the final ten in the group of local gardens to be photographed by leading Australian Photographer Ponch Hawkes. The photograph of our garden will be included in the Sanctuary exhibition to be staged at Glen Eira City Council Gallery from 4 March...

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Ikebana Today 42

It seems to me that Art in Postmodernism gives more importance to meaning than to beauty. The meaning Postmodern artists seek seems to be about relatively narrow issues, mainly about Modernism in art. Modern Art was a huge movement and so influential. Postmodern Art aims to go beyond Modernism....

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Wa: Ikebana Exhibition in Melbourne 2015

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Installation for Archibald Prize Exhibition 4: Breaking Down

Finally, it's over. While I was working to break down my installation, I noticed that many birds were looking at me. I left some food for them. I have been asked to create another installation for Ballarat Begonia Festival next year. I am pleased to know that my work was so popular! Thank you...

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I mentioned last time that the one of the crucial factors in contemporary art is “Meaning”. Of course I’m aware of that there are a number of differing opinions and criticisms. My intention is to provide a quick introduction to contemporary art, in particular for art practitioners including Ikebana...

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Ikebana Exhibition in Melbourne

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Installation for Archibald Prize Exhibition 3 (Completed!)

My work will be on display till the end of Archibald Prize Exhibition 2015 at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. http://archibaldballarat.com.au I'd like to thank the following people for their genenrous support: Julie Collins, Daniel Henderson, Robert Kienbaum and the staff of the Art &...

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Installation for Archibald Prize Exhibition 2

Week 2 (11 October 2015): Shoso Shimbo's installation for Archibald Prize Exhibition at Art Gallery of Ballarat. His work will evolve in next 2 weeks. http://archibaldballarat.com.au Cage (Bird of paradise / Paradise of birds) Shoso Shimbo In creating this work to celebrate the Archibald...

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Ikebana Today 40

Contemporary art is hard to understand, particularly for the Japanese. We are not very well informed about it. I’d like to talk about a few things that made me so surprised when I studied art.  First, contemporary art is specifically about contemporary society and culture....

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Installation for Archibald Prize Exhibition 1

Week 1 (4 October 2015): Shoso Shimbo's installation for Archibald Prize Exhibition at Art Gallery of Ballarat. His work will evolve in next 3 weeks. http://archibaldballarat.com.au http://www.shoso.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ikebanaaustra...

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Internet Ikebana Lesson

Here is another sample of feedback. http://www.shoso.com.au/p/e-learning.html Comment: Another good work. Well Done. But your work looks somehow weak. Try to use branches rather than flower stems for the 1st and the 2nd main branches. Then, your work would look stronger. Keep it u...

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Considering the relationship between ikebana and contemporary art, we need to first clarify what the contemporary art is. I found it so hard to understand even after the completion of my Master of Fine Art. During the course, I found two things. First, many people in the art world don’t understand...

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Daily Meditation: Lines X Contrast = Narrative

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Mixed Media Project at RMIT

The students were asked to add another material (including flower) to the branch sculpture they created week before, creating contrast within the work.  Japanese Aesthetics: From Ikebana to Contemporary Art  Shoso Shimbo, PhD RMIT University Short Course New intake in October 2015 ht...

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Daily Meditation: Contrasting Lines

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Table Arrangement for Home Party

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Branch Sculpture: Japanese Aesthetics at RMIT University

Our students analysed works by Andy Goldsworthy and Hiroshi Teshigahara, and created their own works using branches on the fifth week.  This class will take participants on a journey to explore the theory of Japanese aesthetics through practical exercises.   Japanese Aesthetics:...

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Daily Meditation: Japanese Mahonia

The volume and position of Japanese Mahonia is crucial in this work. Its yellow buds function to emphasise the dominant vertical movement without disturbing the movements of the curved leaves. The yellow dots also correspond to the four tops of the green stems cut sharply. The essence of traditional...

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Daily Meditation: Camellia

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Daily Meditation: At Hanabishi Restaurant, Melbourne

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Daily Meditation: Star Jasmine 2

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Daily Meditation: Star Jasmine

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Daily Meditation

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Daily Meditation

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Ikebana for a Hen's Party

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR A HEN’S PARTY? A recent client hired a function room at a cafe and combined an Ikebana Workshop with Afternoon Tea to celebrate her Hen’s Party. Everybody there thought it was so relaxing and a great idea which they thoroughly enjoyed.So, if you are looking for...

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Ikebana Today 38

To answer the question, "Is Ikebana art?", we need to look into the historyof Ikebana as well as that of art in the 20th century. When and how did theyinteract in that century? While it is relatively easy to overview thehistory of Ikebana, the history of art seems to be so chaotic. I found contemporary...

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Free Ikebana Calendar 2016

Free Ikebana Calendar to download.  Australia Version: http://bit.ly/1GGdXEV International Version (No holiday): http://bit.ly/1HLn3nV http://www.shoso.com.au  https://www.facebook.com/ikebanaaustra...

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New article in Living Now magazine July 2015

Shoso's new article on Ikebana, 10 Reasons to Love Flowers was published in Living Now magazine. Living Now, July 2015, Issue 184, p.17. Get a copy near you or read online. http://bit.ly/1JecFY6 http://www.shoso.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ikebanaaustra...

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Ikebana Today 37

I have been talking about what Ikebana is and came to a conclusion last month. Our next question is “Is Ikebana Art?” To answer that question, first we have to make it clear what art is. But that is a very difficult question. Not many people can give a clear and concise answer, because there are...

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Daily Meditation: Ikebana Gallery Award

Post your work to be selected for the Ikebana Gallery Award 2015. http://bit.ly/1cHtQlR Entries close on 30 June 2015.　いけ花ギャラリー賞締切り間近です。日本語案内：http://bit.ly/1HCrDHv http://www.shoso.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ikebanaaustra...

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New Commission

Shoso Shimbo was selected to create a large artwork for the Archibald prize touring exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat from 2 Oct to 15 Nov, 2015. http://www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au http://www.shoso.com.au  https://www.facebook.com/ikebanaaustra...

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I have been discussing the meaning of the term, ikebana. It is a style of Ikebana developed in the Muromachi period, while Ikebana (with a Capital I) is the general term to encompass all styles of Japanese flower arrangement. It is proposed that the original meaning of ikebana as well as Ikebana...

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Shoso's Course at RMIT University

Shoso Shimbo will again teach  "Japanese Aesthetics: From Ikebana to Contemporary Art" at School of Architecture and Design, RMIT University from July 2015. It will be available for anyone (not just for RMIT students). This class will take participants on a journey to explore the theory of Japanese...

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A style of Ikebana (general term), the ikebana in the Muromachi period seems to mean giving new life to the cut flower. In search of the meaning of life in the Japanese cultural tradition, we came to the issue which is at the centre of Asian philosophy. It is now clear that life means essence...

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New Article in Living Now Magazine May 2015

Shoso's new article on Ikebana, 10 Reasons to Love Flowers was published in Living Now magazine. Living Now, Issue 182, pp.10-11. Get a copy near you or read online. http://bit.ly/1bNhHg0 http://www.shoso.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ikebanaaustra...

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It seems that in the Muromachi period, some argued that, unlike tatehana, ikebana was used to revive or give new life to the flower. Obviously, many people seem to have understood that message instantly. What did the word, Ikasu or giving new life mean to them? Probably the best way to investigate...

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Ikebana in English: Bibliographical Essay

Shoso's new article, "Ikebana in English: Bibliographical Essay" is published.  "English language literature on Ikebana, particularly academic publications, is scarce. However, a small number of non-academic publications such as introductory books or articles and collected works of artists...

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New Publication

My paper, Ikebana to Contemporary Art: Rosalie Gascoigne was republished in this new online journal. 私の論説「いけ花から現代芸術へ」がIAFORの学術誌、日本文化と芸術特集号に再度出版されました。ご参照下さい。 http://iafor.org/the-iafor-academic-review-volume-1-issue-2/ http://www.shoso.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ikebanaaustra...

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Shoso & His Students at MIFGS 2015

Enjoy the floral works by Shoso Shimbo and his students at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2015 in 2 min. Thank you the exhibitors for your great efforts. Thank you all the assistants for your hard work. Thank you Maddie for allowing us to use your beautiful song. We hope many people...

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Melbourne Flower Show 2015

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show will open on 24 March 2015. Shoso and three of his students, Shoan (Angeline), Risa and Akemi will exhibit their works. Thank you very much Jo, Shoan, Tian & Shosai (Jennie S.) for great help set up my work over the three days from 22 to 24 March....

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