The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has launched a new three-part instructional video series, inspiring flower lovers to create at-home floral arrangements inspired by art works from its Collection.
Director of NGV, Tony Ellwood said audiences would learn the art of arranging flowers through the exploration of several different floral styles and seasonal bouquets, including Japanese ikebana, Australian native inspired compositions and working with florals which could be found in the backyard.
“Featuring works drawn from the NGV Collection spanning several centuries, the series will explore the stories behind some of the NGV’s most significant floral inspired works by international and local artists,” Mr Ellwood said.
“Curators will give insights into works by artists including Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Margaret Preston, Rosslynd Piggott and Trevor Nickolls” he said.
“We are delighted to bring audiences this series, which gives insight into some of the most popular floral works in the NGV Collection.”
Mr Ellwood said flowers and still life compositions had long been inspiration for artists to explore in their own painting practice and the symbolism behind floral motifs.
“We hope these instructional videos also inspire our audience to pursue their own creative endeavours whilst at home,” he said.
The NGV’s floral video series can be accessed at this PS News link. Note the series has sound.
