flower and leaf art (92 articles)
michel blazy repurposes sneakers as pot plants for the venice art biennale
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'collection de chaussures' (shoe collection) comprises a wall of hollowed-out footwear filled with soil and botanical species.
'collection de chaussures' (shoe collection) comprises a wall of hollowed-out footwear filled with soil and botanical species.
floral designer transforms NYC trash cans into bountiful bin bouquets
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designer lewis miller has been turning empty garbage cans into voluminous vases, each which overflow with colorful blooms and lush greenery.
designer lewis miller has been turning empty garbage cans into voluminous vases, each which overflow with colorful blooms and lush greenery.
2,000 blooms form a cascading floral façade on piuarch's office in milan
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the flowers have been hung and organized using an ancient technique, where cut plant stems are grafted onto whole potato plants.
the flowers have been hung and organized using an ancient technique, where cut plant stems are grafted onto whole potato plants.
fleet of flower bicycles by azuma makoto take to the streets of são paulo
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among the iconic sites visited by the 'flower messengers' are oscar niemeyer's biennial pavilion at ibirapuera park, luz railway station, and the liberdade district.
among the iconic sites visited by the 'flower messengers' are oscar niemeyer's biennial pavilion at ibirapuera park, luz railway station, and the liberdade district.
rebecca louise law suspends 10,000 fresh iris flowers from NOW gallery's ceiling
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a vibrant palette of blue, purple, yellow and white flowers is hosted within the gallery, drawing nature into the site.
a vibrant palette of blue, purple, yellow and white flowers is hosted within the gallery, drawing nature into the site.
diana scherer manipulates plant roots to grow into intricate, lace-like arrangements
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'interwoven' involves the careful channeling of root systems to create braids, spirals and delicate motifs.
'interwoven' involves the careful channeling of root systems to create braids, spirals and delicate motifs.
geoffroy mottart grows flower beards on famous busts in belgium
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bronze and stone statues depicting the likes of leopold II, hermes and the goddess of bocq are adorned with quirky botanical beards and blossoming hairstyles.
bronze and stone statues depicting the likes of leopold II, hermes and the goddess of bocq are adorned with quirky botanical beards and blossoming hairstyles.
'bark vader' helmet by christophe guinet: arborous armor for a wooden star wars warrior
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the 'face' of the familiar star wars figure has been crafted using carefully-sculpted bark to form a functional mask.
the 'face' of the familiar star wars figure has been crafted using carefully-sculpted bark to form a functional mask.
christophe guinet turns vintage apple computers into pots for exotic plants
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'mr.plant' has converted a series of apple computer models from the 1990s into bespoke terrariums custom designed for different species.
'mr.plant' has converted a series of apple computer models from the 1990s into bespoke terrariums custom designed for different species.
azuma makoto displays the death and life of floral sculptures in tokyo
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the exhibition displays the evolving conditions, qualities, and characteristics of flowers as they shift through the stages of decay.
the exhibition displays the evolving conditions, qualities, and characteristics of flowers as they shift through the stages of decay.
600,000 blooms form japanese-themed flower carpet at brussels' grand place
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the ephemeral tapestry draws inspiration from japanese representations of flowers, which symbolize the changing of seasons and the passage of time.
the ephemeral tapestry draws inspiration from japanese representations of flowers, which symbolize the changing of seasons and the passage of time.
nomad studio suspends an aerial garden at the contemporary art museum of saint louis
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within the museum's courtyard, the brooklyn-based firm has installed a kinetic living sculpture that hangs overhead visitors and passersby.
within the museum's courtyard, the brooklyn-based firm has installed a kinetic living sculpture that hangs overhead visitors and passersby.
rebecca louise law suspends 8,000 flowers from san francisco gallery to show the beauty of decay
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the installation presents an artistic study of the decline and succession of natural materials, as the stems overhead gradually shift through the natural stages of life and decay.
the installation presents an artistic study of the decline and succession of natural materials, as the stems overhead gradually shift through the natural stages of life and decay.
florentijn hofman builds behemoth bear from conifer tree branches
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on the grounds surrounding a former aviation school in the netherlands, the dutch artist has erected a 13-meter-tall bear called 'conibeer'.
on the grounds surrounding a former aviation school in the netherlands, the dutch artist has erected a 13-meter-tall bear called 'conibeer'.
baku maeda’s square flower + leaf art challenges nature's organic forms
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the japanese artist has trimmed a variety of petalled plants and other foliage into square shapes, juxtaposing their rigid forms against the organic shapes found in nature.
the japanese artist has trimmed a variety of petalled plants and other foliage into square shapes, juxtaposing their rigid forms against the organic shapes found in nature.
azuma makoto's burning flowers installation reveals a dramatic performance
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burning ferocious flames and deep red embers flicker and construct a sculptural performance.
burning ferocious flames and deep red embers flicker and construct a sculptural performance.
catherine nelson's labyrinth landscapes submerge viewers in a fictional flood of flora
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each of the artist's carefully-constructed photographs comprises countless images painstakingly pieced together over the course of several months.
each of the artist's carefully-constructed photographs comprises countless images painstakingly pieced together over the course of several months.
rebecca louise law suspends floral canopy in melbourne from 150,000 preserved blooms
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spanning overhead shoppers in an extended arched configuration, patches of purple, yellow, green and white blooms are arranged.
spanning overhead shoppers in an extended arched configuration, patches of purple, yellow, green and white blooms are arranged.
alien bonsaïs: an extra-terrestrial tree species by chaotic atmospheres
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each of the creations have been given fictional personalities that correspond to a family/genus and home planet, narrating a story of these species' past incarnations in various »
each of the creations have been given fictional personalities that correspond to a family/genus and home planet, narrating a story of these species' past incarnations in various parts of the universe.
azuma makoto converts a piaggio scooter into a mobile flower shop for fendi
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from now until april 17, 2016, visitors to the retail store can purchase blooms and buds at 'flowerland', a vintage cruiser that has been covered in lush greenery and exotic »
from now until april 17, 2016, visitors to the retail store can purchase blooms and buds at 'flowerland', a vintage cruiser that has been covered in lush greenery and exotic botanical species.
jedediah corwyn voltz builds tiny treehouses in succulent and cacti plants
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these tiny wooden dwellings are populated by miniature handmade pottery, silk rugs, furniture, sculptures and paintings.
these tiny wooden dwellings are populated by miniature handmade pottery, silk rugs, furniture, sculptures and paintings.
rebecca louise law suspends a spring garden within bikini berlin retail space
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the stems of 30,000 live flowers of varying color and quality make up 'garten', tethered to copper wire strings and hovering just above visitors to the retail space.
the stems of 30,000 live flowers of varying color and quality make up 'garten', tethered to copper wire strings and hovering just above visitors to the retail space.
azuma makoto debuts fungi sculptures with early botanical works at chamber gallery
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the solo show in new york demonstrates the artist's relationship to nature through botanical artworks and installations that use living flowers and plants.
the solo show in new york demonstrates the artist's relationship to nature through botanical artworks and installations that use living flowers and plants.
jean-michel bihorel forms flower figures from dried hydrangea blooms
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a single blossom has been meticulously multiplied over the framework of a female anatomy, forming a surreal digital sculpture that blends the natural and physical worlds.
a single blossom has been meticulously multiplied over the framework of a female anatomy, forming a surreal digital sculpture that blends the natural and physical worlds.
bompas & parr create color changing flowers for perrier-jouët pop-up shop in london
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the creative duo have joined forces with perrier-jouët for the installation of 'fleurs des rêves', an exotic flower shop held in the basement of the london edition from february »
the creative duo have joined forces with perrier-jouët for the installation of 'fleurs des rêves', an exotic flower shop held in the basement of the london edition from february 11 - 14.
azuma makoto infills paris colette shop with 10,000 petal-filled jars
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the pop-up installation, exhibited from now until january 30, 2016, comprises 10,000 mini jars filled with petals and orchids.
the pop-up installation, exhibited from now until january 30, 2016, comprises 10,000 mini jars filled with petals and orchids.
floating air bonsai garden by hoshinchu seemingly defies gravity
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currently seeking funding on kickstarter, the magical botanicals by hoshinchu float in mid air through a system of magnetic devices that propel the plant away from its base.
currently seeking funding on kickstarter, the magical botanicals by hoshinchu float in mid air through a system of magnetic devices that propel the plant away from its base.
fashionably dressed flowers by miguel vallinas display their budding personalities
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the series 'roots' reflects on identity, existence and personal choice, showing fashionably dressed figures bearing 'faces' of seasonal plants and floral bouquets instead of human »
the series 'roots' reflects on identity, existence and personal choice, showing fashionably dressed figures bearing 'faces' of seasonal plants and floral bouquets instead of human heads.
