21. Japanese Buddha Statuette
Keith Stanley, EMC, IMF Sculptural Botanical Design
2025 installation - Olmsted Gallery
The Inspiration
This small gilt wood sculpture depicts Buddha seated on a lotus blossom with a pierced brass collar and gilded halo behind his head.
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: The Buddha’s contemplative presence is complemented by carefully positioned blooms that appear to float and cascade in mid-air, creating visual tension and harmony. The arrangement juxtaposes Eastern philosophical tranquility with Western contemporary design methodology, resulting in a meditation on balance that invites viewers to experience both spiritual calm and artistic innovation in a single harmonious composition.
Recipe: Vanda orchids, Nerine lilies, Tweedia, assorted foliage
THE DESIGNER
Keith Stanley, EMC, IMF
Keith Stanley, EMC, IMF Sculptural Botanical Design
Keith Stanley is a Washington, DC floral designer and educator, and a resident of Capitol Hill. For 39 years he has worked in retail and special event floristry, also doing demonstrations and workshops. Currently Keith is a Teaching Coach for the European Master Certification program (a floral design school based in Bruges, Belgium), from which he graduated in 2016. He earned the International Master Florist accreditation from Gregor Lersch at Boerma Institute in March 2022. In addition he is a certified teacher for the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Structural botanical design is Keith’s passion, and he has recently created large scale works for the 2022 Floralien in Ghent, Belgium and Hoogstraten Groeten and Blomen in Hoogstraten, Belgium.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Anna Wright Photography
Anna Wright is an international wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia. Anna is inspired by architecture and history, and she creates images that capture the essence of the moment. Anna's wedding work has been featured in BRIDES, Carats and Cake, and more.
