Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is much more than mere floral decoration. It is an art of creative expression. The artist attempts to express her own feelings as well as her impressions of nature.
Sometimes this will include indications of the passage of time, such as a weatherworn branch. This helps express the idea that nature is perfect as it is. However, the artist does not simply present the flowers as they exist naturally. She also tries to arrange them in a way to give them a new meaning and expression.
I hope that these photos will inspire you in your flower arrangements, as much as they have me!
