16th April 2015
Our last meeting before the summer break was a visual treat with sensei Padma Swaminathan demonstrating freestyle in her inimitable way with lovely baskets.
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| Her first moribana arrangement was highlighted with a Japanese umbrella, complemented with Dressina, Carnations and gypsophelia. |
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| Then Padma sensei used an oriental fishing basket, beautifully accentuating the graceful design of the weave with orchids and ornamental leaves in a refreshing freestyle arrangement |
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| Her third piece was this beautiful composition which had depth with the use of several materials in a well balanced arrangement. |
To the surprise and delight of all, Padma sensei then auctioned the parasol and the fishing basket, and donated the proceeds to the Study Group!
A Big thank you, Padma sensei!
The Group then proceeded into a workshop, with all trying their hand at freestyle composition.
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| In this moribana, Trishala looked to display the inner surface of the bowl, echoing the design in her linear structure. |
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| Trishala displayed leaf within the nagiere glass container, taking her line tall, to allow the eye to take in the vase as well, as part of the composition |
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| Chitra complemented the circular shape of the jar, with a circular mass of golden candle flowers. |
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| Prerana - created a large, dramatic composition, displaying bold horizontal lines of the dried branch which echoed the shape of the heliconia. |
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| Variegated monstera was the centre of Pushkala's composition, choosing to use the vase as a holder rather than an important part of the composition. |
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| Malathi sensei worked with an earthen ceramic container, complementing the shape and texture with the anthurium leaf, and a bare line of Copsia, with a bit of color from the chrysanthemum buds. |
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| Zaitoon was flamboyant with a big spray of limoneum, which allowed for the vase to be seen and be a part of the composition, and the dramatic jerberas, brought flower color. |
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| Sensei Meenu's moribana composition in a bamboo bowl was best viewed from the top, the dry material complementing the browns of the vase beautifully. |
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| Janaki worked a graceful moribana composition, with tall arelia leaves, using space to advantage, ixora for color, and foxtail leaves to bring depth. |
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| Chelvi focussed on the contours of a driftwood she found. A simple accent with a single jerbera recreated a rustic scene. |
So, we all parted for the summer, and the Group will reassemble soon in June/July.
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