Floral Artists Embrace the Vertical Trend in Arrangements
In a world where chaos seems to reign, floral artists are turning to a new trend: vertical arrangements that exude order and precision. From towering columns of blooms to delicate single-stem displays, these artists are redefining the way we think about floral design.
Miguel Yatco, the creative mind behind Agos Muni in Brooklyn, takes a rigorous approach to his compositions, creating tall and tightly packed arrangements that defy gravity. His work for high-profile clients like Hermès and Jacqueline Sullivan is a testament to his meticulous attention to detail.
Meanwhile, Thierry Boutemy, inspired by the still lifes of Flemish and Dutch masters, creates vibrant vertical arrangements that reach towards the sky. Drawing on a vivid palette of colors, his creations for Bottega Veneta’s Paris store evoke a sense of optimism and upward movement.
Frances Palmer, a ceramic artist from Connecticut, opts for simplicity with her single-stem displays paired with elegant pottery. By leaving stems long and exposed, she highlights the beauty of each individual flower.
Christie Leigh, a London-based florist, channels the minimalist style of ikebana in her arrangements, using deliberate forms and varying heights to create striking displays. Her use of silver dessert bowls and spiked metal plates adds a touch of elegance to her work.
Iona Mathieson and Romy St. Clair of Sage Flowers in London take a different approach, focusing on unexpected juxtapositions of color and scale in their vertical arrangements. Their creations, like a mix of pale lisianthus and towering blush dahlias, highlight the fleeting beauty of flowers.
As the world outside feels turbulent, these artists remind us that there is beauty in order and precision. Through their vertical arrangements, they offer a sense of optimism and a reminder that, even in the face of constraints, the only way is up.
