Dancing flames

The base of this playful arrangement is a clay-formed element supported by three slender wire-wrapped legs, giving the whole a light and almost floating appearance. From this base comes fiery Gloriosa, whose curling petals are reminiscent of dancing flames. Red Chrysanthemum, moss and whimsical branches enhance the playful character, while subtle green textures and flowering spikes of Lomandra accentuate the upward movement. This arrangement explores the boundary between floral art and sculptural expression.

'My preference is for local seasonal materials'

Erik Lockley creates worlds of movement, tension and balance. Flower wizard or botanical morphologist or innovative artist with flowers and plants is how he describes himself. 'I have a passion for flora and have been experimenting with plants, branches and berries and basically everything that belongs to plants for many years.'

His modern creations with a classical touch are beautifully balanced yet contain tension. 'I meticulously follow the golden section in my floral design. For competitions and larger commissions, I first make sketches which I then translate into models. This allows me to assess whether the proportions are correct and whether the piece is technically feasible. I like to build structures that support but also tell stories of harmony, durability and elegance.'

'My preference is for local seasonal materials - you don't always have to reach for imported flowers. I've also been working with recycled materials all my life, something that now fits perfectly within the trend of sustainability.'

Exuberant

The base of the base is a ready-made cylinder of branches. The branches are secured with nails that allow you to unfold the cylinder into a "bowl. With pruned branches from the garden, the base bowl is extended. In it, many tubes are attached with wire and tendrils of the Ceropegia sandersonii plant are incorporated. This super strong tendril stays beautiful for months without water. Braided through the branches and tendrils are brightly colored French tulips and Gloriosa. For added detail, several stems of Talinum 'Long John' have been incorporated.

Spring Love

The base of this delicate sweet heart is made of dried Craspedia whose stems are tied together in a heart shape with wire and mixed with fresh flowers. Beautiful to give at a birth, at a wedding as a ring cushion or as a mourning piece.

In a nutshell

An arrangement made on a base of tubes. The tubes are connected by rubber rings - and can be twisted into all sorts of shapes. A versatile surface that can be reused very often, useful for subscriptions. First of all, Talinum 'Long John' was placed in the tubes. Through this are woven the other spring flowers. Simplicity to great effect.

Classic still life

This lovely bouquet in the style of the still lifes in old paintings is suitable with lots of different beautiful types and colors of flowers. Definitely not the easiest flower arrangement to make. To mix the French tulips and Ranunculus with Bromelia and orchid species, each stem needs its own place. Moreover, the placement and also the choice of which species next to each other comes very precisely. But the result of all the effort is well worth the effort!