24. Diana Tapestry
Vivid Experience
Vivian Duru
2025 installation - Olmsted Gallery
The Inspiration
One of eight wool-and-silk tapestries in the Diana series, this panel depicts the Greek goddess in a romantic embrace with a man wearing a crown. The tapestries were made in the atelier of Jacques Guebels and Jan Raes in Brussels (Flanders), ca. 1600
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: My piece is a reflection of love and honor, capturing the essence of deep connection and devotion. At the heart of it all, love serves as the foundation, guiding the composition and emotional depth of the work. Through harmonious balance and thoughtful details, this piece symbolizes the beauty of relationships, where respect and affection intertwine to create something timeless and meaningful.
Recipe: Roses, Ivy Leaf, Allium, Carnation,Wisteria, Zinnia, Jasmine Vine, Protea
THE DESIGNER
Vivian Duru
Vivid Experience
With more than twelve years of experience as a floral designer and fifteen years in event planning and production, Vivian Duru is a creative known for crafting breathtaking floral arrangements and immersive event experiences. As the visionary behind Vivid Experience, she blends artistry with passion to design unforgettable events that leave lasting impressions. Vivian is also the founder of 0n25th Creative, a trailblazing agency that redefines social impact through experiential storytelling. Her work seamlessly merges purpose, influence, and entertainment, ensuring that every event she touches fosters connection, engagement, and transformation.
Passionate about uplifting underrepresented voices in the industry, Vivian co-founded Black Women in Events, a platform dedicated to celebrating and connecting Black women in the event space. Through her leadership, she has spearheaded collaborations with non-profits, influencers, and community leaders, curating meaningful experiences that educate and empower audiences. Vivian holds a Master’s in Event Management & Hospitality and a Master’s in Public Health with a Global Focus. A devoted mother of two, she finds joy in bringing visions and love to life through floral artistry, and in her free time, she indulges in her love for collecting stylish purses.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Anna Schmidt Photography
An internationally-recognized wedding photographer known for capturing the vibrant spirit of extraordinary celebrations and multi-day fusion weddings, Anna Schmidt creates dynamic and enduring images of uncompromising quality and classic style. Each love story and event is unique, deeply rooted in culture, ritual, history, and identity.
With a genuine interest in people and an intimate approach, Anna provides artistic vision with a tailored, stress-free experience that allows her couples to feel at ease and fully enjoy every moment of their weekend festivities. She focuses on photographing expertly designed and coordinated luxury and ultra-luxury weddings for a diverse set of clientele and accepts only a select number of clients annually to provide exceptional service.
Anna proudly serves couples of all races and cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual orientation, and gender identities. And although her influence draws from fine art, fashion, cinema, and destinations across the globe, her most significant source of inspiration will always be the people she has the pleasure of photographing and the stories that become their legacies.
