MY IKEBANA PRACTICE

I practise Sogetsu Ikebana, a contemporary evolution of the traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement. Thought rooted in the philosophy of Ikebana, it opens to individual expression and approach of unconventional materials. It is an art practice that invites personal interpretation while honouring its cultural heritage.

My Ikebana performance theme: Live in the moment. Embrace transience.

Ikebana invites mindfulness, presence, and a sense of calm through the balance and connection of elements. It’s a gentle nudge to be fully present, to cherish the here and now, and to shift our vitality away from dwelling on the past or fearing the future. Ikebana embodies impermanence, it speaks through nature’s fleeting beauty and guides my choice of materials.

The connection to nature and sustainability is intrinsic to Ikebana's philosophy. It shapes not only my materials use but also how I engage with the world. I work with found objects, repurposing them mindfully, selecting materials with intention, and reinterpreting discarded elements into a second-life. Twigs, withered leaves, and fallen petals holds as much artistry as fresh blooms. Ikebana reveals grace in nature not in perfection, but in presence and transformation.

In an era of excess, Ikebana offers an alternative, a return to mindfulness, harmony, and an intimate dialogue with nature. Though rooted in Japanese tradition, it speaks a universal language of the human-nature equilibrium, rhythm and impermanence. Ikebana practice fosters cultural exchange by honouring the past while embracing the future. Through it, we connect with history, reinterpret it for the present, and bridge the old with the new.

Ikebana is more than an art form; it’s a way of seeing, a way of being. Like nature, we are constantly evolving, and within that transformation lies subtlety.