Professor Ko Morishita of Japan will be giving a lecture on the evolution of ikebana, as well as creating his own arrangement, on Friday, September 14. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, and Morishita is one of the premiere artists of the Ohara School of ikebana. Also the vice president of the Ohara School’s Council of Professors, Morishita will be giving the demonstration and public lecture as part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the local ikebana club.
Ingrid Luders of Hunting Valley, a grand master of the Ohara School, explains that the school is more nature-oriented than others. It takes inspiration from the Japanese school of painting, and arrangements put heavy emphasis on the use of seasonal plants and flowers.
Participants can expect to see Morishita use quince fruits, lilies, lotus leaves and flowers, maple branches and hydrangea in the arrangements he will do for the demonstration. The Cleveland Botanical Garden and other local nurseries and private growers will supply the fresh botanicals for the event.
The event will take place at the Cleveland Museum of Art from 5 to 7pm. Tickets cost $50, or $5 for students, and are available through clevelandart.org or by calling 216-421-7350.
