Carved Wooden Screen
BI HANA DESIGN
Sherene S Tan AIFD EMC
The Inspiration
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: The concept of "dragon and clouds" carries a sense of majesty and mystery. It can be interpreted as seeing beauty or inspiration in unexpected or ordinary things, much like finding shapes in the clouds. It speaks to the imagination and the ability to perceive wonder in the world around us.
Recipe: Phalaenopsis orchids, Gypsophila paniculata
THE DESIGNER
Sherene S Tan AIFD EMC
BI HANA DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Akbar Sayed Photography
Sherene S Tan AIFD EMC grew up in a melting pot of cultures in Malaysia, the multicultural background and deep connection with Nature greatly influenced her distinctive artistic style.
Being in the floral industry for over twenty years, She plays many roles as a floral entrepreneur, educator and presenter.
Sherene is a Teaching Coach for the European Master Certification (a floral design school based in Belgium), and a certified teacher for the Ikenobo School of Ikebana.
Sherene's work has been featured in floral design magazines, as well as commercial spaces in the DC Metropolitan area. She has presented her work on the main stage of the 2019 AIFD Symposium, Fleuramour at the Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium, Art in Bloom at the North Carolina Museum of Arts, the Philadelphia Flower Show and is a regular Ikebana exhibitor at the US National Arboretum.
Akbar Sayed is passionate about capturing authentic, meaningful moments in life. As a father, husband, photographer, and owner of Akbar Sayed Photography, he focuses on helping clients celebrate their most important milestones through exceptional photography that stands the test of time.
Once an award-winning nurse, today Akbard is an award-winning photographer. He has been involved in some of the most deeply touching moments on earth, sometimes as a difference-maker and at other times as a documenter. He utilizes digital and film (35mm and medium format) cameras to capture beauty, whether it’s at New York Fashion Bridal week or your wedding.
Akbar’s work has been featured in Washingtonian Weddings, Politico, The Washington Post, Grace Ormonde, Baltimore Style, The Knot, Maharani, and Mandala Weddings, among others. He lives with his three sons, wonderful wife, and sweet cat in Leesburg, Virginia. When he’s not behind the camera, spending time with family, or working, he is likely on the mats training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
