Roof Ornament

Ming Dynasty

Outward points in a black fencing finial pattern.

Pedestal Description

One plays with fire, and one plays with flowers.

Close view of Roof Ornament in the Minneapolis Institute o Art floral design
trick dianthus cremone oncidium orchid monstera leaves in minneapolis institute of art

Ming Dynasty - Roof Ornament

2026 - Golden cremone, trick dianthus, bells of Ireland, star of Bethlehem, oncidium orchid, natraj stem, monstera and ti leaves

Two attendees looking at a floral interpretation of Roof Ornament Minneapolis Institute of Art

Egret in Rain

Ohara Shoson

Outward points in a black fencing finial pattern.

Pedestal Description

An omen of prosperity, innocence, purity, and persistence.

white anthurium and sea star fern
Ohara Shoson's print next to white flowers arranged in a vase on a pedestal
sgraffito vintage vase with white anthurium and sea star fern
white floral arrangement with sea star fern and anthurium

Ohara Shoson - Egret in Rain

2025 - Anthurium, sea star fern, ceramic vase

White floral arrangement in sgraffito vase placed upon a pedestal
A white floral arrangement is placed on a pedestal within a gallery of Asian artworks

Funerary Mask of a Young Woman

Unknown

Outward points in a black fencing finial pattern.

Pedestal Description

I wanted to honor the artwork with reverent and symbolic choices of blooms found in traditional mourning ceremonies.

Minneapolis Institute of Art Asian Gallery Wing flowers on display for AIB
Funerary Mask of a Young Woman in Bronze at Mia
A white dahlia flower with multiple petals, surrounded by dark green leaves and soil.
lily blooming on lily pads

Unknown - Funerary Mask of a Young Woman

2024 - Oriental lily, chrysanthemum, snapdragon, kiwi vine, brass vase

floral arrangement of kiwi vine cremones oriental lily and snapdragon
flowers arranged on a pedestal next to a bronze funerary mask

Plank Mask

Unknown

Outward points in a black fencing finial pattern.

Pedestal Description

My arrangement reflects the initiation values of youth and ancestry, ignorance and knowledge, humility and wisdom, and strength and sacrifice.

banskia flower arrangement by Amy Kubas next to African art at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Knotted rope vase with banksia agonis and leucadendron next to African Art on display at Mia
close up view of flowers by Laura Buhman photography
Person wearing a costume with a large knotted body, a painted face mask, holding a decorated stick, and participating in a cultural celebration or festival outdoors.
A tall wooden mask sculpture in a museum enclosed in a glass case with a wooden pedestal beside it featuring a floral arrangement.
Two people dressed in traditional costumes with large, black, shaggy outfits and elaborate masks, standing in an outdoor village setting with a brick building and a group of people in the background.

Unknown - Plank Mask

2022 - Leucadendron, agonis, banksia, rattan cane vase, knotted paper cord

A person dressed in traditional tribal costume with a large mask, performing in front of a group of spectators in a rural outdoor setting.
A tall arrangement of florals including agonis leaves and large white banksia flowers at the base housed in a knotted fringed tall vase.
A traditional wooden plank mask with black and white circular patterns.
A traditional wooden plank mask with black and white circular patterns.

Photography courtesy of Laura Buhman

the algerian

Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier

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Pedestal Description

In an effort to pay homage to the artist, I have chosen colors that are representative of the diverse North African textiles.

Charles Henri Joseph Cordier Bust at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
17 gauge fencing wire painted in the shapes of craspedia ti leaves and pincushion protea

Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier - The Algerian

2020 - Pincushion protea, craspedia, anthurium, Chulucanas vase

A close-up of a veronica plant with tall, red flower spikes in a garden setting.
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Close-up of yellow and red shampoo ginger plants growing in a cluster with green leaves.

swahili door

Unknown

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Pedestal Description

I wanted this piece to reflect the liveliness and energy of the vibrant port city where this door once stood.

A flower arrangement with pink protea and green ti leaves near a carved wooden door, with people walking in the background in a gallery setting.
Closeup of pink king protea anthurium and ginger flowers
closeup of pink king protea in hand on white background
guests mingle in a gallery at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Swahili - Door

2019 - Mink protea, ginger, hanging amaranthus, anthurium, ti leaves, metal vase

Floral arrangement by amy kubas for Minneapolis Institute of Art Swahili Door
fuzzy pink king protea and pink ginger flower

Photography courtesy of Laura Buhman

reclining nude ii

Henri Matisse

Outward points in a black fencing finial pattern.

Pedestal Description

I chose this artwork to challenge myself. I wanted to create a natural and organic arrangement inspired by cast bronze and solid sculpture.

dark moody flowers arranged next to Henri Matisse reclining nude sculpture
dark moody floral arrangement on pedestal featuring purple orchids calla lilies and anthurium
Dark moody flowers arrangement on pedestal in Minneapolis Institute of Art
Henri Matisse Reclining Nude sculpture at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Henri Matisse - Reclining Nude II

2016 - Calla lily, orchid, anthurium, gravy boat vessel

Guests in museum gallery looking at floral arrangement at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Photography courtesy of Jim Nash & Laura Buhman

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