Fleurs DC, Ursula Gunther
Steinway Piano
Photographed by Costola Photography
Florist’s Interpretation
I hope that my design will reflect an artistic interpretation of a musical cleft (metal structure) with flowers representing the notes of music suspended from the structure. I wanted this year’s design for Art in Bloom 2022 to go one step beyond what the eyes see when looking at the gorgeous piano at Anderson House. My goal is for the viewer to imagine hearing the piano play music with my visual representation of the sound that the piano creates!
- Ursula Gunther
Steinway Piano
The Andersons bought this 1898 Model A Steinway grand piano for the Ballroom, often used for musical and theatrical performances. The mahogany case is embellished with custom designs in tulip wood and gold leaf to coordinate with the rest of the room’s planned furniture in 1902.
Artist/Creator: Steinway & Sons, New York, N.Y. (piano); Undetermined Boston firm (case)
Date of Creation: 1898 (piano), ca. 1902 (case)
Location: First floor, Ballroom
Ursula Gunther
“Always a curious student of her craft, she believes in continuous learning and pushing herself out of her comfort zone.”