Helen Olivia Flowers, Rachel Gang
A Chinese Lady’s Fan
Photographed by Tori Del Photography
Florist’s Interpretation
I was immediately drawn to the fan because of its uniqueness- it’s the only fan in a house full of exquisite tapestry, paintings, sculpture and pottery. I loved the lines of the fan, the ornateness, and the coloring. I felt inspired to interpret the fan in my own way through a combination of fresh and dried product.
-Rachel Gang
A Chinese Lady’s Fan
The curio cabinet in the center of the room displays this gilt filigree metal-and-enamel lady’s fan that was part of the Asian collection of Anderson artworks. Bearing Chinese figures in an interlocking graphic composition of deep blues, greens, and reds on the paper surface, its date is unknown.
Title: Lady’s Fan
Artist/Creator: Chinese
Date of Creation: Unknown
Location: Second floor, French Drawing Room
Rachel Gang
“Rachel Gang is the owner of Helen Olivia Flowers, an Alexandria, VA based floral studio. Helen Olivia has a classic, timeless style and is known for creating lush designs with the finest local and imported blooms.”