Blooms and More...

Happy June!  Well, here on the East Coast it seems more like July with temperatures and unseasonably low 90's and humidity but today brings us more in line with the wonderful weather that makes way for June brides and blooms!  Speaking of blooms, the writer of this blog has posted images of new work based on the theme of "The Secret Garden" with more to come.  And, speaking of blooms, an artform that I have been creating is kanzashi, the art of Japanese fabric folding for ornamental flowers.  This ancient form was begun by geishas as fabric folding into flowers for the use in their hair.  It came to designate the class and age of the geisha based on the type of flowers she wore.  It's lovely and follows traditional origami folds but in fabric.  This lost art has been revitalized in Japan with the older masters now taking on apprentices who will learn and continue this wonderful tradition.  There are many books about kanzashi and online directions from various websites...so, take a look and start folding those blooms!

Another great bloom which has been previously mentioned, is the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  After getting there at 9:30 am. we whipped through this fabulous exhibit which is a sumptuos visual delight.  For anyone who loves fashion, video art, performance art, installation art and/or any other type of art, this is one of those must sees!  The genius of Alexander McQueen cannot be denied and his death is a great loss to the genius of fashion.  So, if you are in the big apple, put this on your itinerary. 

More to come later in June...that's all for now, folks!