Hyderabad, October 30: Rekha Reddy’s exhibitions are often theme-based and have complemented works of eminent artistes.
Ikebana is quite different from conventional western arrangements as it is not based on the massing of flowers and foliage in symmetrical fashion.
A freshly picked twig entwined to a straight rod of dried wood can as well make a pleasant Ikebana arrangement that is sure to steal hearts and stay in them too.
Based on the three precepts of minimalism, asymmetry and imitation of nature, Ikebana makes it a point to imbibe all the principles of aesthetics such as harmony, balance, rhythm and depth.
Ikebana may use all natural products such as twigs, branches, wines, leaves, grass, berries, fruits and seeds apart from flowers as also artificial substances such as glass, metal and plastic at times.
Ohryu Rekha Reddy is conducting a workshop at the State Art Gallery, Madhapur for Ikebana enthusiasts. Baskets, glass bowls, ceramics, plastics or bottles or for that matter anything which can hold water may be used for the arrangements.
Pin holders or sponges may be used to hold the stems as per the need.
“Ikebana has a subject, an object and fillers at different heights to depict heaven, man and earth respectively, according to Buddhist philosophy,” informs Rekha.
–Agencies