Across August the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival offers audiences more than 600 unique perspectives across every medium you can imagine. A bunch of local florists will gather in Bowden to transform the way we relate to flowers at Found Object Floristry’s Beg, Borrow or Steal exhibition at Tenth & Gibson on the 20th & 21st of August.
The 7 florists involved will beg, borrow or steal discarded and forgotten objects to set the stage for this unique fusion of floristry and upcycled art. This exhibition is a dream of local florist Adrian Mitton, who wants to provide a platform for florists to produce something more than just another arrangement: a space where florists can let their imaginations grow wild without commercial obligation, flowers with a quirky ‘trash or treasure’ twist.
“This is a competitive industry focused on creating arrangements that will sell,” says Mitton.
“Our exhibition brings together a community of florists who want to innovate, to create unique, beautiful artworks and transcend our formulaic everyday business.”
The opening night soiree has been designed to be a feast for the eyes, ears, nose and tastebuds. Upon arrival at Tenth & Gibson, guests will be gifted a floral infused cocktail and enjoy canapés provided by the award winning team from the “Rogue & Rascal”. Live jazz from local performers will lift the atmosphere swinging the night into full bloom. So guests can enjoy this floral cocktail party responsibly, the opening night ticket even includes a discount off your Uber ride home.
“We’re so excited by the concept, we’re exploring the floral palettes of our favourite spirits to build a menu that will complement the experience and tantalise the tastebuds of our guests,” says Elouise Dukalskis of the Rogue & Rascal.
“This exhibition is definitely best described as an experience for all of the senses and the opening night is not to be missed.”
For those who prefer a more serene atmosphere to appreciate art, the exhibition will also be open on Sunday 21st, with tea, coffee and cake for sale as guests amble through the blossoms.
With so many fresh stems, this exhibition has a limited season, so to ensure you don’t miss out book your tickets today via EventBrite: http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/beg-borrow-or-steal-tickets-25859799356?aff=efbevent
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