An arrangement by Laurel Winzler inspired by La Virgen and Colored Boxes by Rupert Garcia
I stopped in on Friday night to check out the Bouquets to Art exhibition, where floral designers create arrangement to accompany pieces from the de Young Museum’s permanent collection.
It was my first visit to the exhibition which ran from Tuesday through Saturday and wow, I was overwhelmed with the dozens of displays. Room after room of beautiful art and gorgeous flower arrangements which really, were more like floral sculptures.
There was a fabulous Superman, a flowing Niagara Falls, and even a flower-studded Balenciaga dress in honor of the de Young’s upcoming Balenciaga and Spain exhibition which opens next Saturday.
We also had a neighborhood floral designer who participated in the show. The photo above shows a floral interpretation of Rupert Garcia‘s La Virgen and Colored Boxes (2002) which can be seen in the background. The design is by Richmond District resident Laurel Winzler of Laurel Designs. Thanks to RichmondSFBlog reader Joseph for the tip.
Check out the slideshow below to see some of the gorgeous flowers that filled up the de Young this week.
Sarah B.
Great photos, Sarah. We’ve been going to Bouquets to Art for at least 15 years, and try to never miss it. I was held at the Legion of Honor during the construction years of the new De Young. I love the creativity of the floral artists, especially the whimsical pieces, like the dog that compliments the dog carving in the mantel frieze. We’ve found that the crowds in the morning ruin the experience, and make it impossible to get good photos. The secret is to come late on the last few days of the show. The floral artists renew the more delicate flowers almost daily, so you won’t be disappointed in the flower arrangements if you come late.
Terrific photos, Sarah. It is especially nice to have the bouquets and paintings in the same picture. Thank you.