Vincenzo Gemito Head of a Philosopher, c. 1890
Size: 20 1/2” × 9 1/2” × 10”
Judges' comments
The bold choice of color captures the strength of the sculpture. The line created by the ranunculus is static.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 10. About-Face
award
1st
show No.
FD57
Exhibitor(s)
Weezie Monroe 349, Molly Stephan 349,
Statement of Intent
The agony of the Expiring Eagle and the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo.
Plant(s)
Rosa — RoseStrelitzia — Birds of ParadiseMiscanthus sinensis — Grass
Jean-Léon Gérôme, Fonderie Siot-Decauville The Expiring Eagle of Waterloo, c. 1902
Size: 27 1/4” × 26” × 17”
Judges' comments
The variety of plant material and textured elements brilliantly interpret the sculpture.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 10. About-Face
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD58
Exhibitor(s)
Jan Tucker 366, ,
Statement of Intent
From vine to equine
Plant(s)
Anthurium andraeanum — AnthuriumStrelitzia nicolai — White Bird of ParadiseWisteria sinensis — Wisteria vine
Antoine-Louis Barye Napoleon I on Horseback, c. 1864–66
Size: 38” × 31 1/2” × 15 1/2”
Judges' comments
Rhythmic movement is created by strong horizontal elements. The painted Bird of Paradise on top is not well integrated into the design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 10. About-Face
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD59
Exhibitor(s)
Ashley Clark 315, Paula Mentz 315,
Statement of Intent
Precocious "Little LouLou" with his disheveled hair and tie askew awaits his tutor after running to the garden pond with Nero, his favorite furry companion.
Plant(s)
Lavandula angustifolia — LavenderDaucus carota — Queen Anne’s LaceGerbera jamesonii — Gerber DaisyTweedia caerulea — Tweedia Blue Double MixHellebores orientalis — HelleboresSenecio cineraria — Dusty Miller Anemonastrum deltoideum — AnemoneShepherdia argentea — Brunia silverHydrangea paniculata — Hydrangea, whiteAstilbe arendsii — Astilbe whiteScabiosa — Scabiosa pin cushion, whiteAstrantia major — Great MasterwortTulipa ‘smirnoff’ — Frilly Edge Tulip, white
Jean Baptiste Carpeaux Bust of the Imperial Prince, 1865
Size: 25” × 14” × 11”
Judges' comments
The choice of plant material and the pristine condition of flowers are harmonious with the young Prince. The compact placement of the plant material limits the rhythm.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 10. About-Face
award
3rd
show No.
FD60
Exhibitor(s)
Kathy Powell 293, ,
Statement of Intent
The mysterious figure reminds the viewer of the impassable frontier between life and death.
Plant(s)
Rosa — RoseRanunculus — Persian ButtercupChrysanthemum — Spider MumAspidistra — Cast Iron PlantLeucodendron — Flame TipProtea — ProteaMushroom — Sponge MushroomAraucarioxylon — Petrified WoodPalm sp. — Palm
Auguste Préault Le Silence, 1842–43
Size: 16” × 16” × 7 3/4”
Judges' comments
The high impact and choice of plant material achieve a stunning interpretation. The palm offers too much division between life and death components and restricts unity.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 10. About-Face
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD61
Exhibitor(s)
amanda Cottingham 306, ,
Statement of Intent
Clytie, writhing from the depths, hopes to find the sun.
Plant(s)
Cymbidium Los Angeles — Cymbidium Los AngelesZantedeschia odessa — Calla OdessaEustoma grandiflora — Lisianthus Rosanne Terra CottaSenecio cineraria — Dusty MillerMuehlenbeckia complexa — Angel Vine - Dried
George Frederick Watts Clytie, c. 1868
Size: 31 3/4” × 23 5/8” × 15 3/4”
Judges' comments
The intriguing monochromatic color of plant material creates strong textural qualities. The substantial mass of the base overpowers the design.