El Anatsui Visitation, 2020
Found aluminum & copper wire
19.68 x 111.52 ft
Museum commission funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment, 2019.693
Judges' comments
The contrast of plant material and manmade components creates dramatic tension. The visual path through the design is confused by the placement of floral materials.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 13. Opulence
award
3rd
show No.
FD75
Exhibitor(s)
Mare Brennan The Monroe Garden Study League, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
Transcendence visits amid a draped tapestry of intricate pattern and cool metallics, grounded by earth's riches.
Plant(s)
Musa acuminata — bananaCraspedia globosa — billy ballsTillandsia xerographica — airplantLomelosia stellata — scabiosaLeucospermum cordifolium — pincushion proteaAspidistra elatior — cast iron plantPapaver rhoeas — poppy
Topic
Visitation
El Anatsui Visitation, 2020
Found aluminum & copper wire
19.68 x 111.52 ft
Museum commission funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment, 2019.693
Judges' comments
A rhythmic pattern is created by a well-curated collection of plant materials and manmade components. The lower airplant is out of proportion and dominates.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 13. Opulence
award
1st
show No.
FD76
Exhibitor(s)
Sara Ledbetter The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IXIngrid Kelly The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
El Anatsui Visitation, 2020
Found aluminum & copper wire
19.68 x 111.52 ft
Museum commission funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment, 2019.693
Judges' comments
Floral riches are attained in this masterful combination of the principles and elements of design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 13. Opulence
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD77
Exhibitor(s)
Fern MacMillan Akron Garden Club, Zone XBarb Earnhardt Akron Garden Club, Zone X
Statement of Intent
The richness of pattern, punctuated by spashes of color in the massive, luminous, artwork inspired our design.
Plant(s)
Strelitzia Reginae — birds of paradiseCraspedia — billy ballLeucospermum — pincushion proteaGloriosa superba — gloriosa lilyEquisetum — horse tail
Topic
Visitation
El Anatsui Visitation, 2020
Found aluminum & copper wire
19.68 x 111.52 ft
Museum commission funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment, 2019.693
Judges' comments
The contrasting textural floral and manmade materials replicate the artwork's many facets. The equal placement of plant material confuses the line.
