Playful contrasts
A half square of brown painted insulation material is covered with Cotinus leaves in a roof tile pattern – which dries nicely. All
leaves are folded in half just above the vein – the horizontal vein line remains visible – and attached with double-sided tape.
The covered shape is placed in an iron frame, with narrow, vertical lines created in the square shape using unlacquered thick iron wire
on which squares of dried cobra leaf are glued. As a contrast, a wavy structure of dark brown rustic wire is
secured horizontally. The orchids, Aristolochia tendrils, Clematis fluff, and some greenish-yellow aspen
leaves (Populus alba) hang in this structure. The colors of the other materials are reflected in the Vanda orchids, mirroring the outdoor atmosphere
of autumn-winter. ‘Clear contrasts always work well in an arrangement: such as open-closed, light-dark, living-dead.’
Mysterious Autumn
The bamboo stick is placed on an iron pin, and the two wreaths, Oasis Naylorbase ring (Ø 25cm), are attached to each other with waterproof tape, creating depth. The sides are covered with Populus alba leaves. A thin layer of Tillandsia is placed on both wreaths, after which the whole is filled with poppy seed heads. The crocheted spider web is made of metallic sewing thread and attached to the back with waterproof tape. A very small, subtle tendril has been added as a finishing touch.