MY IKEBANA PRACTICE

I practise Sogetsu Ikebana, a contemporary evolution of the traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement. Rooted in the philosophy of Ikebana, it encourages individual expression and the creative use of unconventional materials, inviting 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 selection 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 essence as fresh blooms, revealing grace not in perfection, but in presence, transformation, and the passage of time.

In an era of excess, Ikebana offers an alternative, a return to mindfulness, harmony, and an intimate dialogue with nature. While rooted in Japanese tradition, it speaks a universal language of the human-nature equilibrium, rhythm and impermanence. Through Ikebana, it fosters cultural exchange. We honour tradition while reimagining it for today, bridging history with contemporary experience.

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