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A universe in a flower: An introduction to Ikebana
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- Open SPACE 2025
- Subject
- Japanese
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- Date & time
- 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00
- Type of Event
- In-person Attendance
- Venue
- Room 205, 2F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
- Fee
- Free
Mr Verdy Leung
Verdy Leung is a senior professor of Ikenobo ikebana and a multimedia artist. He is the Chairperson of Ikenobo Hong Kong Chapter and is appointed by the Ikenobo Headquarters in Kyoto as an “Overseas Specially Entrusted Professor”. He graduated as a valedictorian from the Tokyo School of Ikenobo Central Research Institute of Ikebana in Japan. He gained the “Tachibana” awards (best performance award) for 4 times when he studied in the Institute. Professor Leung’s ikebana and art works exhibited in different places (e.g. Germany, Japan, Canada, Korea, Turkey, Taiwan, etc.). He gained numerous awards, including nomination in Taipei Golden Horse Film Awards. He is the Champion of Ikenobo World Cup, and was the first foreigner to gain awards in the oldest Ikebana exhibition - “Kyuutabanata Exhibition”. He is also the first ikebana artist to be featured in International Floral Art Biennial. Professor Leung taught in various universities on the subjects of Culture, Art and Media. His research on the subjects had been published in numerous books and journals.
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- 3762 0820 (jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk)
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Ikebana (Japanese floral art), listed as an intangible cultural heritage, is one of the most traditional and established form of art and culture in Japan.
Originated in Rokkakudo (六角堂) in Kyoto and founded by Ikenobo (池坊), ikebana has more than 1400 years of history since its development from flower offering in Buddhism. With its long history, Ikebana has established different styles, from the most traditional to the modern, in response to the change of time. It does not only reflect Japanese religion and philosophies, but also has a close relationship with other art forms, such as architecture, tea ceremony, ceramic, painting, calligraphy, etc. Japanese believes that an ikebana work is not merely a bunch of beautifully arranged flowers, but also a reflection of the world.
The speaker will explain the history, meanings and philosophy of ikebana through demonstrating different forms of ikebana styles, from the most traditional ones to the most modern one. The relationship between ikebana and other art forms will also be mentioned.
Language: Cantonese
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