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Division I: Floral Design » Class 14. Gilded Cage (4 entries)
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 14. Gilded Cage
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD78
Exhibitor(s)
Tricia Stammberger Founders Garden Club of Dallas, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
The splendid colors of nature's grandeur unlock the golden cage!
Plant(s)
Rosa — roseRanunculus asiaticus — Persian buttercupProtea cynaroides — sugar bushCymbidium orchidaceae — boat orchid
Topic
Aso Oke
Martin Puryear Aso Oke, 2019
Bronze, edition 2/3
84 x 104 1/2 x 73 in.
Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment, 2020.116
Judges' comments
The pristine condition of plant material and skilled use of color and texture create a pleasing contrast. The manipulated screening material dominates the design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 14. Gilded Cage
award
1st
show No.
FD79
Exhibitor(s)
Libby Golden Alamo Heights-Terrell Hills Garden Club, Zone IXJody Cochran Alamo Heights-Terrell Hills Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
Her beauty was sold for an old man’s gold. She’s a bird in a gilded cage.
- Arthur J. Lamb
Martin Puryear Aso Oke, 2019
Bronze, edition 2/3
84 x 104 1/2 x 73 in.
Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment, 2020.116
Judges' comments
The placement and manipulation of screening material effectively incorporates the element of space. The heaviness and concentration of green dianthus dominates the visual path in the design, effecting overall rhythm.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 14. Gilded Cage
award
3rd
show No.
FD80
Exhibitor(s)
Melanie Dishman Magnolia Garden Club, Zone IX
Statement of Intent
"The free bird leaps on the back of the wind..."
"Caged Bird"
- Maya Angelou
Plant(s)
Aspidistra elatior — aspidistraXerophyllum tenax — bear grassPhalaenopsis amabilis — moth orchidDianthus barbatus — green ballCrespedia uniflora — billy buttons
Topic
Aso Oke
Martin Puryear Aso Oke, 2019
Bronze, edition 2/3
84 x 104 1/2 x 73 in.
Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment, 2020.116
Judges' comments
The design is a clever and thoughtful interpretation of the artist's sculpture. Heaviness and incorporation of negative space in the top portion of design leads to an imbalance in the design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 14. Gilded Cage
award
2nd
show No.
FD81
Exhibitor(s)
Pamela McMillen Akron Garden Club, Zone X
Statement of Intent
Aso Oke (woven hat)
Don’t hide the beautiful flowers under a hat!
