ART | Plantica, the buzzed-about young floral art unit, presents their first major solo exhibition, "plantica_Nomadic."

ART | Plantica: First Major Exhibition by Acclaimed Young Ikebana Unit

Plantica's 'Nomadic' Exhibition Opens at Pola Museum

The first major exhibition by Plantica, a young ikebana unit led by Takashi Kimura, titled 'plantica_Nomadic,' will be held from Wednesday, December 19th to Sunday, January 27th, 2013, at Pola Museum Annex in Ginza.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi

Ikebana Arrangements: A Beautiful Balance of Tradition and Freedom

Plantica, while mindful of the 600-year tradition of ikebana, pursues the question of 'how to sublimate plants as organic matter into art.' Known for their free activities that transcend the boundaries of ikebana, such as seeking expression in the streets and creating products, their unique worldview captivates viewers across borders.

Their expression is completely unrestricted, beyond the theme of 'plants.' Sometimes, even flowers printed on fabric become their floral materials. They create art brimming with vitality using all phenomena related to plants.

The venue showcases a collection of ikebana arrangements, which can be described as 'installations,' created with a beautiful balance of tradition and freedom. They present spontaneous expressions that involve a series of small decisions, with no possibility of turning back.

Their works, as they say, aim to 'layer new elements onto the traditional flow of ikebana.' While they may seem detached from tradition, their pursuit of 'freedom' can be seen as the very essence of ikebana.

plantica_Nomadic Exhibition

Dates | Wednesday, December 19 – Sunday, January 27, 2013 (Closed December 29 – January 4)

Hours | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Venue | Pola Museum Annex

3F, Pola Ginza Building, 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Tel. 03-3563-5501

Admission | Free