Floral Inspiration: Bouquets to Art 2010

For the past few years during the spring, I get to participate in the Annual Bouquets to Art.  I've written about this experience in the past so for some of you, this isn't anything new.

For me, it's definitely one of my favorite projects to do and it truly is an honor.  How many people can say that their floral designs have been displayed at the Legion of Honor or the DeYoung Museum.  It's a big deal...no matter what!

The selection process is a mystery. How the selection process works and who gets what piece of art baffles me.  All I know is that it starts on a cold January afternoon when all the floral designers and garden clubs gather and wander through the entire museum. We each get a sealed packet and a form to complete.  Each person(or group) gets to select his/her top 5 choices.  From the top 5 choices, a designer is then given one of his/her choices for which he/she must create a floral design inspired by the piece. 

For the past few years, for some odd reason, I never get any of my chocies.  This year was no exception and I didn't get any of my 6 listed pieces(yes, I picked 6 even though the committee asked for 5).

Barbara H, one of selection volunteers, called me about a month ago and basically said, you don't have a piece but how about something from William Wiley.  So that's how I got my piece this year.  I never saw it in person and through the magic of the internet I was able to get a glimpse.   

What makes the matter even more peculiar is that this year, I found out the morning of the installation which was Monday, April 19th, that another floral designer was also doing a floral piece inspired by William Wiley's Wash Doubt.  I don't think this has ever happened in Bouquets history...and honestly, I didn't care because I really like Cheryl the other designer.   She is so talented.

So without any further ado, here's my interpretation of William Wiley's Wash Doubt.