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Tuesday 31 May 2022

Ikebana Performance with Paul Grabowsky


Tickets will be on sale from 3 June 2022.  https://www.ikebanafestival.com

In the 16th century, a seminal ikebana artist Senno Ikenobo raised the idea that Ikebana should be created based on the essence of flowers rather than their image. The aim is to represent the essence of the universe, which Shoso calls Wa: Fluid Harmony in his performance. Ikebana in this sense is abstract assemblage rather than floral decoration.           


Some contemporary artists used performance to show that the artist’s creative act is equally as important as the artwork itself. Ikebana performance similarly aims to shift attention from the artwork to the artist’s action. Art exists in real space and real time and Grabowsky’s music becomes part of the materials as Shoso brings the piece together. The emerging work is a dynamic matrix, an interplay of symmetries and asymmetries in harmony with the music. 


This performance is presented by Melbourne Ikebana Festival.  


https://www.shoso.com.au 

Wednesday 18 May 2022

What is Ikebana ? (1) - New Publication


2022, International Journal of Ikebana Studies, Vol.9, 76 - 78
This is a translation of selected passages of “Hana ni ikiru hitotati he (Message for those who live for flowers)”(1967) by Suido Yamane (1893 - 1966). His insight in ikebana is inspirational for those who wish to look deeply into what ikebana is, and for those who are not satisfied with prevailing discussions about ikebana.

https://www.shoso.com.au 



Ikebana News 

31 May 2022: Deadline - Hanadayori, Ikebana by Request 


4 June 2022Ikebana Introduction


10 June 2022: Ikebana Workshop at Richmond Library 


18 June 2022Ikebana Introduction 


18 & 19 June 2022: Ikebana Display for Villa Alba Open Day  


1 July 20221000 Ikebana Challenge 


31 August 2022Ikebana Workshop at the Pub


10 September 2022: Ikebana Performance with Paul Grabowsky

 https://www.ikebanafestival.com


10 & 11 September 2022: Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival. https://www.ikebanafestival.com

 




Friday 13 May 2022


Monday 9 May 2022

Ikebana Calendar - May 2022




14 May 2022: Ikebana Conference, Ikebana & Therapy by Eiko Hamasaki, ISIR  


21 May 2022: Ikebana Introduction


31 May 2022: Deadline for making request - Hanadayori, Ikebana by Request 


4 June 2022: Ikebana Introduction


10 June 2022: Ikebana Workshop at Richmond Library 


18 June 2022: Ikebana Introduction 


1 July 2022: 1000 Ikebana Challenge 


31 August 2022: Ikebana Workshop at the Pub


10 September 2022: Ikebana Performance with Paul Grabowsky

 https://www.ikebanafestival.com


10 & 11 September 2022: Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival. https://www.ikebanafestival.com

 

https://www.shoso.com.au