Indiana State Fair: "Bridges to Japan" Exhibition

August 6 - 22, 2010

Ikebana (Flower Arrangement)

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Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of floral arrangement as a collection of particolored or multicolored arrangement of blooms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and draws emphasis toward shape, line, and form. Though ikebana is a creative expression, it has certain rules governing its form. The artist's intention behind each arrangement is shown through a piece's color combinations, natural shapes, graceful lines, and the usually implied meaning of the arrangement.

Indianapolis residents Mako Pekarski and Donna Gahwiler will be giving Ikebana demonstrations.

http://www.ikebanahq.org/

“Bridges to Japan” at the Indiana State Fair: Performance Times
Tuesday August 10: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm (Gahwiler)
Wednesday August 11: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm (Gahwiler)
Friday August 13: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm (Pekarski)
Thursday August 19: 11:00 am, 12:30 pm (Pekarski)