Bloomin' art
Every year, the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts has a big spring deal called Art in Bloom. Florists come in, find a piece of artwork, get inspired, and create a floral piece based on that artwork. This is a nice concept, a welcome-to-spring, although it should be noted that visitors with spring allergies might want to up the dosage of Claritin before visiting.
Apparently a completely free hand is given to the floral designers. That seems fair and in keeping with the spirit of artistry.
I thought this was a thoughtful interpretation.
Storm, fire, war. Very intense.
And this is just lovely.
I love the colors, the shapes, everything about it. Very creative and inspired.
However.
Um. No. Just--no.
At my funeral, given a choice between the mummy and the flowers, please display the mummy.
And finally, there's this:
From a distance, looks like a reasonable reimagining. But wait--look closer--what's that in the flowers?
A Barbie doll. Because, yeah, nothing says "fine art" like Barbie. One has to wonder how the artist of the painting would feel about having their work reduced to Barbie in the bushes. And the plastic seashells.
Thank goodness it's not part of the permanent collection.
Barbie-in-the-bush! HA. That's pretty funny all by itself. And who can possiby be creative if they can't "take a joke." Thanks for the photos. (I wonder what the flowers would look like for Munch's Scream?!)
Posted by: PainterWoman | May 20, 2008 at 02:13 AM
That mummy arrangement is just plain downright weird!
Posted by: Daisy | May 13, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Baaaaarbieeeee. It hurts.
Posted by: cindy | May 08, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Not sure how I feel about these really ... sort of like art class where they ask the kids to paint in the style of ___ and what they produce is, well, uncertain. Hmm. I think I would have to see it in person to get the true effect of it (like most art, really).
Posted by: kate | May 06, 2008 at 12:30 AM
What a clever idea! I kind of like the mummy representation flowers. Not so much the Barbie. And my allergies hates them all.
Posted by: Carrie K | May 05, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Egyptian mummy meets Dia de los Muertos!
Posted by: Deb | May 05, 2008 at 12:48 PM
I love the mummy floral. Eye of the beholder and all that! fun post
Posted by: kathy b | May 05, 2008 at 07:15 AM
The first two florists really got it, but the last two - can you imagine what they'd do for a wedding? I shudder to think. Ouch.
Posted by: Celia | May 05, 2008 at 01:16 AM
Is that the Little Mermutt in the last arrangement?
Posted by: debra | May 04, 2008 at 08:51 PM
I'm sneezing just looking at the flowers!
Posted by: Chris | May 04, 2008 at 08:37 PM
Personally, I think that last painting deserves Barbie and plastic seashells. I totally agree with you on the mummy and its arrangement.
Posted by: kmkat | May 04, 2008 at 12:54 PM
I'm reminded of "My Kid Could Paint That".
Posted by: deb | May 04, 2008 at 12:23 PM
A couple of those designers look like they've flipped out at last.
Posted by: Miss T | May 04, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Oh, but it would look perfect in your foyer, don't you think? Classy!
Posted by: Kitt | May 04, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Hee hee you said Barbie in the bushes....
Posted by: bezzie | May 04, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Oh, I love the second one! It totally captures the feel of the painting.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | May 04, 2008 at 10:27 AM