Art in Bloom Opening Night — North Carolina Museum of Art

Opening night at North Carolina Museum of Art marked the unveiling of our interpretation for this year’s Art in Bloom exhibition — a floral response inspired by the work of Jean Hélion.

Known for his balance of abstraction, structure, movement, and color, Hélion’s composition invited an interpretation that felt both architectural and expressive. Our installation explored that dialogue through sculptural botanical forms, layered texture, and directional movement designed to echo the rhythm and tension found within the artwork itself.

Rather than creating a literal translation, the piece was approached as a conversation between mediums — allowing florals to interpret shape, emotion, contrast, and atmosphere in a way that felt immersive and alive within the gallery environment.

From tonal shifts to moments of asymmetry and movement, every botanical element was intentionally composed to reflect the visual cadence of the original work while still remaining rooted in the natural elegance and storytelling language of our studio.

To participate in an exhibition where florals exist in direct conversation with fine art is always an extraordinary honor. We are deeply grateful to the North Carolina Museum of Art for the opportunity to contribute to such an inspiring cultural experience and to share this work alongside so many talented designers and artists across the region.

Projects like Art in Bloom continue to affirm the evolving role of floral design — not simply as decoration, but as a powerful artistic medium capable of transforming how people experience space, emotion, and art itself.