Kachou fuugetsu Japanese Flower Exhibition

September 23 to September 25
Canyon Gallery at Main

The Official Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America Colorado Chapter is pleased to present their annual Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement Exhibition. Kachou Fuugetsu (花鳥風月) is a Japanese concept that means to discover yourself when experiencing nature. Kachou Fuugetsu (花鳥風月) is a Japanese concept that means to discover yourself when experiencing nature. Literally, Kachou Fuugetsu means “Flower, Bird, Wind, Moon.”  This ancient Japanese philosophy and proverb stem from Fuushi Kaden in the 1400s. It is considered to be one of the major concepts in Japanese aesthetics and thoughts on beauty and art.  Find yourself in the beauty of Ikenobo Japanese Flower arrangements.  Over 50 beautiful ikebana creations will inspire you in the Canyon Gallery.  Featured on display will also be animal and bird-themed Edo Period works of art from Japan.  For those interested in the history of Japanese flower arranging over the last 800 years please attend the lecture and demonstration at the Boulder Main Library in the Canyon Theater at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 25, 2022. For more information go to IkenoboIkebana.com or ikebanaikenobokado.com