Lost in the world of Ikebana 'One breath, one flower'

Artist Do Thi Thu Phuong adjusts the shape of flowers at the exhibition - Photo: T.DIEU

In the middle of spring, the season of blooming flowers, artist Do Thi Thu Phuong diligently arranges flowers and shapes Ikebana flower and leaf artworks to display at a solo exhibition at TITA Tran Vu (164A Tran Vu, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi), inviting flower lovers to visit.

Fascinated by the 'charming' Ikebana of artist Do Thi Thu Phuong

She named her exhibition Nhat khi nhat hoa, meaning that each flower has its own temperament.

As a disciple of Master Keiho Hihara - the 10th head of the Mishoryu sect, artist Do Thi Thu Phuong brings to the exhibition creative Ikebana flower arrangements.

The exhibition attracts many flower lovers of all ages and genders - Photo: Organizing Committee

Not only following the classic Japanese Ikebana styles imbued with the philosophy of Heaven - Earth - Human, she also brings a variety of arrangements, expressing a spirit of freedom and openness, taking advantage of the richness of flowers and leaves of Vietnam's tropical region.

Due to the nature of flower artworks being limited in time, in order to have an exhibition that satisfies the audience, Ms. Do Thi Thu Phuong worked tirelessly arranging flowers for three days and nights.

There are works that take her all day to take care of and create until she is satisfied. There are works that she has to prepare a week in advance to have the most beautiful flowers in bloom on the opening day of the exhibition.

Colorful free-form work in the exhibition One breath one flower - Photo: Organizing Committee

Flower arrangement as a practice

Sharing with Tuoi Tre Online about her passion for the art of flower arrangement, Ms. Do Thi Thu Phuong said that Ikebana flower arrangement is like a spiritual practice.

When arranging flowers, she is in dialogue with the flowers and letting them guide her, like a teacher teaching her about nature, about aesthetics, about the connection between herself and nature.

“Ikebana is not just the art of arranging flowers, but the way we listen and harmonize with nature,” said Ms. Phuong.

To her, each flower, each branch has its own temperament, its own emotions, with a strong source of energy.

The flower arranger feels the temperament of the flower, combined with the energy and aesthetics of the flower arranger, creating works that are the quintessential blend of human and beautiful nature.

So coming to this flower exhibition is like entering an invitation to explore the deep connection between humans and nature of the artist.

The exhibition is open until 8pm on March 16, with an entrance fee of 100,000 VND/person, with the aim of creating the habit of spending money to enjoy art.

However, the exhibition also offers many invitations for friends and flower lovers and is free for students, university students, and seniors over 60 years old.