Perishable Poetics: Manifesting Emotion through Contemporary Floral Design

In an invitation to expand and liberate your creative voice in floral design, Jenny Thomasson (AIFD, PFCI, EMC) generously unfolds her artistic process that has made her a rising star in the industry through 40+ beautifully shot compositions. The delicacy, intensity, and cyclical temporality of flowers mirror our deepest emotions - making them a potent source of inspiration and innovation. In over 200 lustrous color photos, Thomasson shares how she uses emotion to push the boundaries of contemporary floral design. Infused with hand-drawn conceptual sketches and notes, and incorporating a wide breadth of techniques, forms, and materials, this warmly personal guide offers an intimate insight into the evolution of a professional floral arrangement. Perishable Poetics is a beautifully photographed artwork as well as a radiant, invaluable creative resource for those who work in, are inspired by, or are finding their voice in floral design.

AUTHOR:
Jenny Thomasson (AIFD, PFCI, EMC) has a passion for pushing the boundaries of American floristry and promoting the art form in a fresh way. She speaks and teaches nationwide and runs the award-winning Stems Florist in St. Louis.

252 colour and b/w images

ISBN: 9780764359866
Author: THOMASSON, JENNY
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 01/08/2020
RRP: $125.00
Pages: 204
Dimension: 215mm X 279mm
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing