The Way of Flowers: Experiencing Ikebana
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- Date:Nov 24 (Wed)
- Time:5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Venue:Leung Fong Oi Wan Art Gallery, 2/F, Patrick Lee Wan Keung Academic Building, Lingnan University
- Facilitator:Prof. Verdy Leung, Creative Director of Kado Studio
- Language:Cantonese
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Introduction
Ikebana originated in Ikenobo, Kyoto, and is one of the most representative Japanese traditional arts. In the Ikenobo spirit, “not only blossoming flowers, but buds, leaves, and withered flowers also shine with the beauty of life.” The Ikenobo school of ikebana has three main arranging styles: Rikka, Shoka, and Free Style. As a traditional Japanese art, Ikebana not only enhances one’s aesthetic sensibility and temperament, but also reduces stress and improves concentration. In this workshop, participants can experience both modern aesthetic elements and the traditional spirit of Ikenobo flower arrangement - creating floral works with respect and learning something about themselves.
About Prof. Verdy Leung
Leung is the Creative Director of Kado Studio and the chairperson of the Ikenobo Hong Kong Chapter. He studied Ikenobo ikebana in the highest training institution in the Ikenobo school of ikebana - The Ikenobo Central Institute of Ikebana in Kyoto, Japan. As a multimedia artist, Leung’s creative works have been exhibited in Germany, Japan, Canada, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and other countries. He received the Tachibana Award (the best performance award) from the Ikenobo Central Institute in four consecutive years, and is also the first non-Japanese person to be awarded an outstanding prize in the largest Ikebana exhibition in Japan, the Kyuutanabata Ikebana Exhibition.
Leung is a renowned art educator and has extensive teaching experience in tertiary institutions. With his background in contemporary Western art and design, his floral works combine the spirit of ikebana with skills and creative elements borrowed from contemporary art.
Prof. Verdy Leung’s personal website：http://www.verdyleung.com/