Paula Lam in a floral tunic designed by a student from City College of San Francisco’s Environmental Horticulture and Floristry programs, at Bouquets to Art’s 30th anniversary event
Anne Mendenhall Flowers’ bouquet in front of the de Young’s Feather Tunic, AD 8th – 16th Century
A bouquet from Karen Baba of Plan Decor, inspired by Dan Chihuly’s Green Leaf Venetian, 1990, admired by Bonnie Biorn and Sarah Kozel at Bouquets to Art
A large-scale floral chandelier by Waterlily Pond Floral Design in front of Gerhard Richter’s Strontium in Wilsey Court at the de Young
Bouquets to Art, Fine Arts Museums’ annual flower and art showcase, opened for its 30th year at the de Young Museum with a celebration gala and preview event on March 17, 2014. Some 800 supporters came out for the first glimpse of floral installations inspired by art in the de Young’s permanent collection, and created by a select group of Bay Area designers. Also on the scene this year, models wearing one-of-a-kind dresses made entirely of flowers and leaves by students from City College of San Francisco’s Environmental Horticulture and Floristry programs.
In addition to pairing floral designs with art in the museum, the weeklong annual exhibition features an extensive program of floral design demonstrations and activities for all ages. Bouquets to Art is organized and produced by the volunteer members of the San Francisco Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums. Funds raised support acquisitions, special exhibitions and education programs for the de Young and Legion of Honor.
Judy Cochran Ward’s bouquets were inspired by George Hitchcock’s Tulip Culture, 1889
Pat Hanson Thompson, Klaus Murer, Barbara Traisman
Sungmoon Ryu in a floral dress, headpiece and handbag designed by Mia Pettyjohn at Bouquets to Art, March 2014
Jack Mettler with Bouquets to Art Honorary Chair Lonna Wais
David Birka-White, Erica Fuller, Julia Birka-White, Elizabeth Birka-White, Walter Fuller
Fine Arts Museums Auxiliary president Judith Heuser with Bouquets to Art chair Maggie Krill
Bouquets to Art committee members Nancy Noakes (left) and Pat McCrary (far right), with model Hee Joo in a floral gown designed by Young Pak
Photos by Drew Altizer Photography
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