I happened on this image and was struck
by how such a simple and stark floral arrangement can add so much to a vase.
The rich green of the pine needles serve as a vivid backdrop for the single
white bloom all emerging from this large and powerful modern Iga vase by Kojima
Kenji. The vase is its own landscape of rich fire color, melted running, wet
green ash and a sweeping area of charcoal effects painting a backdrop to the
arrangement which seems quite natural in the new surroundings. Kojima Kenji has
made an in depth study in to the history and aesthetics of Ko-Iga and has
combined that pursuit with that of studying flower arranging which only adds to
complete his masterful vessels. I realize this was arranged specifically for
this exhibition but I envy the owners who have this vase at their disposal to
make such arrangements when ever the mood moves them.
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