La Fleur Du Jour -Gilded ceiling

(architectural detail)

Inspiration Description:

I have always been drawn to the French drawing room ceiling with its intricate detail and gilded floral elements but as I entered the drawing room during the walk-thru, the ceiling came to life in my imagination. I could see all the intricate layers of floral textures in a 3-D representation and immediately knew I wanted to create an interactive layer of curling florets and gilded flourishes. The middle of the two larger wheels is filled with real gold leaf and flower petals to give a nod to the gilding of the ceiling and the sparkle of a traditional kaleidoscope. The drawing room historically has acted as a passageway for guests entering dinner and my floral kaleidoscope acts as a passageway into imagination and child-like whimsy, inviting you into a moment of escape through beauty and play.

Art Description:

Description: Gilt, plaster and papier-mache ceiling

Artist/Creator: Little and Browne, Architects

Date of Creation: 1905

Location: Ceiling of second floor French Drawing Room

This room decorated in the French style typically served as a passageway for dinner guests on their way to be received in the next salon. The lavish three-dimensional gilt decoration on the ceiling includes eight bas relief human faces, eight swooping birds, vast amounts of interwoven greenery and expressive patterns, as well as the interlapping initials of Larz and Isabel found in so many rooms of the house. The ceiling is more than sixteen feet above the floor.La Fleur Du Jour, Genevieve Targoni Bio:

Genevieve Targoni was born in Los Angeles, CA. She studied product photography in Santa Barbara, CA before discovering the world of floral art. She is a self-taught floral designer and prop stylist who has been working in the industry for 8 years. Her work has taken her around the globe and has been recognized in both local and national publications. Genevieve is best known for her vivid imagination and ritualistic attention to detail. Her work displays her love for vibrant colors and fascinating textures. Working with flowers is a cathartic experience for Genevieve and she is inspired daily by the opportunities she is given to share beauty with the world. Being surrounded by beauty contributes to her own health and happiness, thereby enabling her to pursue her passion of making the world a more beautiful place— a place where people know their value and are empowered to share their unique experiences.

 Website: http://lafleurdujour.com/

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