{"title":"Victoria Gaiger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictoria Gaiger\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the art and tradition of floral design, with a particular focus on the Japanese practice of ikebana. Her work combines practical guidance with cultural context, inviting readers to appreciate the delicate balance between nature and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find her books a thoughtful blend of technique and philosophy, enriching their understanding of minimalist aesthetics and creative expression through natural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"modern-ikebana-by-tom-loxley-9789493039278","title":"Modern Ikebana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think of flower arranging as an occupation for florists in pursuit of the perfect dome, think again. There is a generation of radical new artists who are reinventing what it means to arrange flowers, many of them inspired by the Japanese art of ikebana. Since its origins in the 6th century, ikebana has been as much a philosophy as an art, with its roots in Zen Buddhism and a reverence for nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver hundreds of years, it has developed a complex set of unwritten rules that take a lifetime to master. In recent years, the distinctive look of ikebana—with its love of the asymmetric shapes found in nature and its willingness to embrace simple, natural materials—has found a new audience and opened the eyes of a generation of artists to a new way of working with flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Ikebana\u003c\/i\u003e showcases a selection of this new wave of floral artists, from Tokyo to New York. The authors, Victoria Gaiger and Tom Loxley—the editors of the award-winning \u003ci\u003erakesprogress\u003c\/i\u003e, the UK's leading independent magazine about the art of gardens, plants and flowers—have talked to 25 of the most exciting young florists working today about their art and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes an introduction to the history and evolution of Japanese floral art, along with beautiful images of the artists' studios and their floral creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431644545260,"sku":"9789493039278","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789493039278.jpg?v=1774557447"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/victoria-gaiger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}