🔻STILL LIFES: FROM PAINTING TO IKEBANA🔻
For centuries, artists have used still lifes to explore form, color, light, and meaning. From the famous Dutch and Flemish masters of the 16th and 17th century to contemporary photographers, the genre has always been a way to pause, observe, and reveal the beauty of everyday objects.
In ikebana, we find a similar practice in morimono arrangements—compositions with fruits, vegetables, and manmade materials. Just as painters once studied still lifes to refine their skills, ikebanists can use this genre as inspiration to go beyond the playful stacking of materials and instead create works rich in atmosphere and expression.
During this workshop, we will look at how the world of still lifes can open new perspectives in Sogetsu ikebana. From experimenting with light and shadow to combining natural and manmade objects, you’ll discover ways to let your morimono evolve into a more expressive, contemporary art form—your own version of “Morimono 2.0.”
What You’ll Learn:
How the tradition of still lifes can inspire modern morimono arrangements.
Ways to use light and shadow to enhance the mood of your work.
Ideas for combining natural and manmade materials in expressive compositions.
How to move from playful practice to more meaningful ikebana creations.
Why Join?
Deepen your understanding of morimono beyond the basics.
Gain inspiration from art history to enrich your ikebana practice.
Build confidence in creating arrangements with atmosphere and expression.
Explore a new dimension of ikebana by linking it with still-life traditions.
Reserve your spot today and explore the art of Still Lifes in Ikebana.
How does it work?
Interactive Workshop Schedule:
Zoom Session 1 (90 minutes): Participate in a demonstration that covers techniques, materials, and sources of inspiration. You'll receive an assignment and access to an online platform where session recordings and additional workshop content are available. If you cannot attend the live session, the recording will be accessible for later viewing.
Assignment Week: Dedicate a week to create your arrangement. Interact with Ilse and fellow participants via the online platform.
Zoom Session 2 (90 minutes): A week following the first session, Ilse will provide life feedback on your arrangement. To accommodate various schedules, three commenting sessions are available at:
- 10:00 AM CEST
- 15:00 PM CEST
- 17:00 PM CEST
You will receive the Zoom link to all three, and you can choose the session that fits your schedule. During the commenting session you participate in, Ilse will give personalized commentary on your work. All sessions will be recorded, and you will have access to these recordings for one-month post-workshop, ensuring you can revisit the insights and feedback at your convenience.