Principle #48: “Remember there are always new and surprising themes and approaches to arranging ikebana.”
Geometric Ikebana Compositions
Demonstration and Workshop by Sanyo, Karen Murrell
Incorporate a circle, triangle, and square in your design using a vase or vase(s) to create a geometric ikebana arrangement. Fresh, dried, or unconventional materials can create one or more shapes.
Hiroshi Teshigahara, 3rd Iemoto of the Sogetsu School, stressed the importance of practicing geometric painting to develop a sense of balance in geometric compositions.
These three geometric forms were used in an untitled ink brush painting by the Zen Buddhist monk Sengai (1750-1837).
What to Bring:
Circle(s), triangle(s), and square(s) or plant material or unconventional material to create shapes
Container(s)
Kenzan if needed.
Flowers that are round in shape, including mums, marigolds, hydrangeas, etc.
