Still Life

Name: Still Life
Brand: Bookreps NZ Limited
SKU: 9781797222622
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By Doan Ly

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Summary

Still Life is a photographic celebration of Doan Ly's floral artistry, capturing her work as a New York City–based florist, artist, and photographer. The book features stunning images that blend the essence of classic still life paintings with a modern, playful use of colour and lighting. Ly’s unique aesthetic is showcased through her floral vignettes, accompanied by a custom design charette offering insights into her style—covering aspects like flower mixing, colour, scale, texture, vases, accessories, and lighting to create distinctive floral displays and events.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for art and floral design professionals, students of art, flower lovers, and anyone interested in contemporary interpretations of classic art styles. Also perfect as a stylish coffee-table book for those who appreciate bold visual storytelling and inspiring photography.

"Still Life is a photographic celebration of the work of New York City-based florist, artist, and photographer Doan Ly. Through her studio, a.p. bio, Ly focuses on elevating floral design to art. While Ly's stunning photographs of her floral vignettes are reminiscent of old masters' paintings, her playful and innovative use of color and lighting are decidedly contemporary."--Amazon.com.

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Still Life is a photographic celebration of the work of New York City–based florist, artist, and photographer Doan Ly and her studio, a.p. bio.

Ly's stunning work elevates floral design to an art form. While photographs of her floral vignettes are reminiscent of old masters' still life paintings, her playful and innovative use of color and lighting are decidedly contemporary.

This spectacular collection of Ly's own exquisite photographs of her still life creations is unlike any other floral design book. Still Life captures Ly's unique and inspiring aesthetic, which has drawn a dedicated following on social media. Also included is a custom design charette by Ly that provides insight into the style elements that she employs, including information on how to mix flowers, color, scale, texture, vases, accessories, and lighting to create original floral displays, settings, and events.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Library Journal praises the collection for its dramatic and emotionally evocative images, noting the bold yet simple layouts that suggest dynamic movement through saturated colours and sharp detail. The use of vintage glassware and playful elements like hosiery adds whimsy, while minimal captioning encourages personal interpretation. This volume is recommended for art and design professionals, flower enthusiasts, art students, and those seeking a striking coffee-table book that sparks conversation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781797222622

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Doan Ly Non-Fiction

About the Author

Doan Ly is a florist, artist, and photographer and the founder of her New York City studio, a.p. bio. Ly designs, installs, and photographs non-traditional designs for events and editorial assignments.

Rose Courteau is a New York City–based writer whose work has been featured in T: The New York Times Style Magazine and The Atlantic.