We can arrange flowers that are not only beautiful, but also reflect the passage of time and the feelings in the heart as we perceive the unspoken words and silent movements of the plants, and reinforce these impressions through a form that becomes Ikebana. With twigs, leaves and flowers, a new form is created that contains both our impression of the beauty of the plant and the sign of our own spirit. The forces of nature, with which plants live in harmony, are absorbed: Branches bent by the winter wind or a leaf half eaten by insects. Ikenobô Ikebana considers not only an open flower, but also the bud of a flower to be beautiful, because in the bud is the energy of life opening up to the future. Past, present, future... at every moment, plants and people are responding to an ever-changing environment. Together with the plants, we humans are a vital part of nature, and our Ikebana arrangement expresses this awareness.

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Forest Bathing and Ikebana

In September, Ikebana International Berlin hosted a special ikebana workshop centered on the concept of forest bathing. It was a wonderful opportunity to discover two Japanese-inspired practices that invite us to pause, look more closely, and become more aware of the beauty of nature.

Late Summer Workshop in Vienna

Once again, I headed to Vienna—my favorite city—for a workshop, right after Berlin. This time, the flight went smoothly, so I was able to attend all of the professor’s demonstrations on Friday and go over and prepare my materials.

The Colors of Summer

Summer shows itself in its most beautiful colors – in bright flowers, rich green and the warm light of long days. It was precisely this special atmosphere that was the focus of the online exhibition „The Colors of Summer“, to which my master in Vienna called on all members of the Study Group Austria and the Ikenobō-Ikebana specialist group of the ÖGG in the Orangery Kagran in Vienna.