BOUQUETS TO ART

Last March I had another wonderful opportunity to further develop my photography skills. I attended my first “Bouquets to Art” event at the de Young Museum in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. This annual floral exhibition has been a springtime tradition for the last 30 years. It gives floral designers a chance to interpret the permanent works of the museum through their floral arrangements, which are displayed in juxtaposition with the works that inspired them.

That day as I passed through de Young’s Wilsey Court on my way into the exhibit, I was blown away by the magnificent flower chandelier. I found out later that this centerpiece was a creation of Natasha Lisitsa of Waterlily Pond Studio. It was simply stunning.

These pictures are just a sampling of the beautiful and imaginative displays I saw that day. Floral arranging is an art form in itself — this exhibition took it to the next level. It was a pleasure to wander through the museum and discover just how creative these designers could be. I applaud the men and women who brought these captivating interpretations to the de Young. Bravo!