Ikebana in Maine & Ecobana: Spring Ikebana bouquet

Pussy willow and lilies

Career

2009 March: Springtime Ikebana at Center for Continuing Education, University of Southern Maine.

2009 February & March: Taught 'Ikebana Basic I' at Portland Adult Education, Maine.

2008 November: Held an Ikebana workshop at McLaughlin Garden, South Paris, Maine.

2008 Ikebana one-person show in March and April:
Ikebana Displays at Glickman Family Library:
I display Ikebana flower arrangement in 7th Floor
Unum Great Reading Room in Glickman Family Library, University of Southern Maine, Portland campus.

2008 March: Taught Ikebana at Center for Continuing Education University of Southern Maine.

1998 earned a certificate of Ikebana instructor from a Japanese Ikebana school.

Ikebana symbolizes the harmony with heaven, man, and earth

Ikebana means ‘giving life to flowers’, and its original purpose was offering flowers to Buddha. The traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement emphasizes harmony with heaven, earth, and man. A miniature representation of the universe is crafted in a shallow container. Dynamic lines, created with few materials and the space between flowers, are distinctive characteristics of Ikebana. The use of negative space creates serene natural aesthetics and is more meaningful than a full vase of flowers. It invites us to take time to contemplate the natural cycle of life and the harmony of nature and people. Each Ikebana work gives us an opportunity to rediscover the beauty of nature and simplicity.

2009/03/12

Spring Ikebana bouquet

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