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Feb 5, 2016 - Bloom in Art
Weston Town Crier (Wicked Local)
PHOTOS: Floral interpretations of artwork at Weston Library
Inspiration, creativity and happy collaborations were evident in the Country Garden Club of Weston's "Bloom in Art" at Weston Library's Community Room. The floral interpretations of artwork were inspired by pieces from the South Boston gallery Jules Place, owned by member Julie Mussafer. Click here to view more photos!
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Weston Town Crier - October 7th, 2015
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Weston Town Crier - May 14, 2015
Preview of Garden Mania
The Country Garden Club of Weston (www.westoncgc.org) will hold its annual plant sale at the Barn at Josiah Smith Tavern, located at 358 Old Boston Post Road in Weston, on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and shop the beautiful selection of plants and flowers, especially selected by members of the Country Garden Club of Weston ...
To view article, click here.
The Country Garden Club of Weston (www.westoncgc.org) will hold its annual plant sale at the Barn at Josiah Smith Tavern, located at 358 Old Boston Post Road in Weston, on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and shop the beautiful selection of plants and flowers, especially selected by members of the Country Garden Club of Weston ...
To view article, click here.
MFA - Art in Bloom 2015
Print Edition: Town Crier - April 30, 2015 (Section A, Page 4)
Up close, we have a behind the scenes narrative of what inspired the Mary Jean Keany and Lisa Larkin of the Country Garden Club of Weston in their floral interpretation of a painting called “Hannah” by Isidor Kaufmann (Hungarian, active in Austria 1853-1921) and silver artifacts which are part of the Jewish decorative arts and ritual objects collection.
What Features of your object does your arrangement express? Where did you find inspiration and how did you choose the container and plant material?
The collection of Kaufman’s painting of the young bride “Hannah” and the intricately designed pieces in the Judaic display were inspirational in designing this arrangement. The detailed silver artifacts “Spice Container and Candlesticks” were used during and at the closing of Shabbat. Delicious and wondrous smells would be used in the spice container to act as a reminder of the good times shared. The nine branched “Hanukkah Lamp” or Menorah symbolizes the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Greco/Syrians is used during Hanukkah. These items grounded in religious customs and ceremonies are delicately crafted with precious stones and metal filigree influenced many parts of the arrangements structural design. What most inspired the plant material selection is the intensity of Hannah’s eyes in Kaufman’s painting. Mistakenly, her expression could be taken as sad or a sense of carrying the weight of responsibility which is placed on a young wife. We interpret her gaze as deep, powerful and confident. We see a young woman dressed in a delicately detailed white gown and headdress adorned with pearls that gives reference to her innocence and purity; but her eyes capture her inner power and strength. Kaufman’s decision to paint Hannah’s portrait with a red background reinforces her inner strength. History, symbolism and ceremony were inspirational factors. We selected fragrant flowers to represent the sweetness of life and marriage. Flower species were selected that historically represent love (Myrtle - Hebrew emblem of marriage, Jasmine), purity (Baby’s Breath, White Rose), trust, and innocence (Freesia). Our selection of the chalice shaped vessel signifies the custom of blessing wine during a marriage ceremony.
Up close, we have a behind the scenes narrative of what inspired the Mary Jean Keany and Lisa Larkin of the Country Garden Club of Weston in their floral interpretation of a painting called “Hannah” by Isidor Kaufmann (Hungarian, active in Austria 1853-1921) and silver artifacts which are part of the Jewish decorative arts and ritual objects collection.
What Features of your object does your arrangement express? Where did you find inspiration and how did you choose the container and plant material?
The collection of Kaufman’s painting of the young bride “Hannah” and the intricately designed pieces in the Judaic display were inspirational in designing this arrangement. The detailed silver artifacts “Spice Container and Candlesticks” were used during and at the closing of Shabbat. Delicious and wondrous smells would be used in the spice container to act as a reminder of the good times shared. The nine branched “Hanukkah Lamp” or Menorah symbolizes the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Greco/Syrians is used during Hanukkah. These items grounded in religious customs and ceremonies are delicately crafted with precious stones and metal filigree influenced many parts of the arrangements structural design. What most inspired the plant material selection is the intensity of Hannah’s eyes in Kaufman’s painting. Mistakenly, her expression could be taken as sad or a sense of carrying the weight of responsibility which is placed on a young wife. We interpret her gaze as deep, powerful and confident. We see a young woman dressed in a delicately detailed white gown and headdress adorned with pearls that gives reference to her innocence and purity; but her eyes capture her inner power and strength. Kaufman’s decision to paint Hannah’s portrait with a red background reinforces her inner strength. History, symbolism and ceremony were inspirational factors. We selected fragrant flowers to represent the sweetness of life and marriage. Flower species were selected that historically represent love (Myrtle - Hebrew emblem of marriage, Jasmine), purity (Baby’s Breath, White Rose), trust, and innocence (Freesia). Our selection of the chalice shaped vessel signifies the custom of blessing wine during a marriage ceremony.
Wayland And Weston in Art-in-Bloom (Town Crier - April 16, 2015)
The 39th annual Art in Bloom on April 25 to 27 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston will feature 51 art-inspired floral arrangements. On April 25, flower arranging demonstrations and lectures will be given by French flower expert Christian Tortu.
To view article, click here.
The 39th annual Art in Bloom on April 25 to 27 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston will feature 51 art-inspired floral arrangements. On April 25, flower arranging demonstrations and lectures will be given by French flower expert Christian Tortu.
To view article, click here.
Golden Ball Holiday Decorations (Town Crier December 24, 2015)
SEEN ON SCENE: Decorations by Country Garden Club of Weston
Members of the Country Garden Club of Weston combined assorted evergreens, berried branches, and varied fruits for their decorating of the Golden Ball Tavern. The club celebrated on Friday, Dec. 12 with a champagne reception. The Golden Ball Tavern’s open house for the community took place on Dec. 13, and a Wassail party for members of the tavern took place on Dec. 14.
To view entire article, click here.
Members of the Country Garden Club of Weston combined assorted evergreens, berried branches, and varied fruits for their decorating of the Golden Ball Tavern. The club celebrated on Friday, Dec. 12 with a champagne reception. The Golden Ball Tavern’s open house for the community took place on Dec. 13, and a Wassail party for members of the tavern took place on Dec. 14.
To view entire article, click here.
Wellesley Weston Magazine - The Golden Ball Tavern
The Golden Ball Tavern (Summer 2014 Issue, p. 78)
A recent article on the Golden Ball Tavern appeared in the Summer 2014 Issue of Wellesley Weston Magazine and among the photos shown were those from our annual holiday decorations for the Wassail Party. The Country Garden Club of Weston is mentioned in the photo captions/descriptions. Well done, ladies!
To view article, click here. Pictures illustrating holiday decorations are further into the article (click a few pages in).
A recent article on the Golden Ball Tavern appeared in the Summer 2014 Issue of Wellesley Weston Magazine and among the photos shown were those from our annual holiday decorations for the Wassail Party. The Country Garden Club of Weston is mentioned in the photo captions/descriptions. Well done, ladies!
To view article, click here. Pictures illustrating holiday decorations are further into the article (click a few pages in).
Successful Garden Mania in Weston - May 16 & 17, 2014 (May 23, 2014 issue)
Scene on Scene: Successful Garden Mania in Weston
Garden Mania, the annual plant sale of the Country Garden Club of Weston, was held this past recently at the Josiah Smith Tavern in Weston Center.
"Our club is very proud of Garden Mania," said Lisa Larkin, president of the club. "It is our biggest and oldest fundraiser which supports all of our worthwhile civic projects here in Weston. It is also one of the few opportunities where our club works together to help and interact with the public – whether it’s assisting in planning a shade garden, pulling together plants for container gardens, or selecting herbs and vegetables. It is gratifying on many levels."
Proceeds from the sale support the club’s civic projects, including the Brook School Apartment plantings, Paine Garden, and the Weston High School courtyard. To view article, click here.
Garden Mania, the annual plant sale of the Country Garden Club of Weston, was held this past recently at the Josiah Smith Tavern in Weston Center.
"Our club is very proud of Garden Mania," said Lisa Larkin, president of the club. "It is our biggest and oldest fundraiser which supports all of our worthwhile civic projects here in Weston. It is also one of the few opportunities where our club works together to help and interact with the public – whether it’s assisting in planning a shade garden, pulling together plants for container gardens, or selecting herbs and vegetables. It is gratifying on many levels."
Proceeds from the sale support the club’s civic projects, including the Brook School Apartment plantings, Paine Garden, and the Weston High School courtyard. To view article, click here.
Country Garden Club - MFA Art in Bloom
WESTON - Country Garden Club of Weston participates in MFA Art in Bloom
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) held its annual Art in Bloom event on April 26 to 28. Art in Bloom, now in its 38th year, is a program hosted by the MFA in which New England garden clubs and professional floral designers are invited to create a floral arrangement interpreted by a piece of art at the MFA. Each participant is assigned a specific piece that can vary widely, anything from a painting by John Sargent to a cartonnage mummy mask.
Among the garden clubs that participated in the event was the Country Garden Club of Weston. Members and Weston residents, Linda Angelucci and Mary Jean Keany, created a stunning and bold floral arrangement inspired by a traditional Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask. What may seem to be a daunting creative challenge for many, these ladies seem to take in stride as can be evidenced by their floral creation. They describe below the Mummy Mask from which they drew artistic inspiration and how they translated that into the bold and strikingly beautiful floral arrangement.
MFA's background on our piece - The Mummy Mask
The traditional Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask was made to fit over the head of a wrapped mummy. This face, modeled in plaster, is bland and idealized, and represents the deceased transformed into a god. The gilding and glass inlays are quite dazzling. Yet the black hair emerging from beneath the headdress lends a human touch to this shining icon. The traditional lappet headdress is painted with age-old funerary motifs. A winged sun disk with uraei, image of the celestial Horus, crowns the head like a diadem, and rows of seated deities, Anubis jackals, and solar uraei adorn the sides. The broadcollar is a kaleidoscope of rosettes and geometric patterns imitating rows of beads. The scene on the chest depicts the resurrection of Osiris. The god reclines on a lion bier, with Isis in front of him and Nephthys behind him, gesticulating with grief and uttering magic spells to bring him back to life. Above him hovers a falcon holding in its talons the shen-ring of eternity and a feather fan. Below are the Red Crown, the Double Crown, and the White Crown — the emblems of his power. Magic seems to take effect before our eyes as the shrouded one, the great god Osiris — his flesh of Nile silt, ram’s horns of divinity on his head — sits up in bed and turns to face his sister-wife. The god is reborn.
Our Take on Manny the Mummy:
Inspiration was drawn from the structure of the mask, in particular the distinct sections - or bands - used to tell the story of resurrection and the journey to the after life. The striking colors and strong use of vertical and horizontal planes were also a major influence in our floral design. The container is a simple “earthenware” type vessel, representative of the types of vessels used during Egyptian times. Plant material was selected on the basis of color & texture, with a nod to plants that symbolize some of the main figures on the mask:
- Black Calla Lilly to represent Anubis, the protector of the dead
- Bird of Paradise: the falcon which hold the shen-ring of eternity
- Red dendrobian orchids: Osiris, reborn
The Country Garden Club of Weston, founded in 1954, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. To learn more visit our website (www.westoncgc.org).
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) held its annual Art in Bloom event on April 26 to 28. Art in Bloom, now in its 38th year, is a program hosted by the MFA in which New England garden clubs and professional floral designers are invited to create a floral arrangement interpreted by a piece of art at the MFA. Each participant is assigned a specific piece that can vary widely, anything from a painting by John Sargent to a cartonnage mummy mask.
Among the garden clubs that participated in the event was the Country Garden Club of Weston. Members and Weston residents, Linda Angelucci and Mary Jean Keany, created a stunning and bold floral arrangement inspired by a traditional Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask. What may seem to be a daunting creative challenge for many, these ladies seem to take in stride as can be evidenced by their floral creation. They describe below the Mummy Mask from which they drew artistic inspiration and how they translated that into the bold and strikingly beautiful floral arrangement.
MFA's background on our piece - The Mummy Mask
The traditional Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask was made to fit over the head of a wrapped mummy. This face, modeled in plaster, is bland and idealized, and represents the deceased transformed into a god. The gilding and glass inlays are quite dazzling. Yet the black hair emerging from beneath the headdress lends a human touch to this shining icon. The traditional lappet headdress is painted with age-old funerary motifs. A winged sun disk with uraei, image of the celestial Horus, crowns the head like a diadem, and rows of seated deities, Anubis jackals, and solar uraei adorn the sides. The broadcollar is a kaleidoscope of rosettes and geometric patterns imitating rows of beads. The scene on the chest depicts the resurrection of Osiris. The god reclines on a lion bier, with Isis in front of him and Nephthys behind him, gesticulating with grief and uttering magic spells to bring him back to life. Above him hovers a falcon holding in its talons the shen-ring of eternity and a feather fan. Below are the Red Crown, the Double Crown, and the White Crown — the emblems of his power. Magic seems to take effect before our eyes as the shrouded one, the great god Osiris — his flesh of Nile silt, ram’s horns of divinity on his head — sits up in bed and turns to face his sister-wife. The god is reborn.
Our Take on Manny the Mummy:
Inspiration was drawn from the structure of the mask, in particular the distinct sections - or bands - used to tell the story of resurrection and the journey to the after life. The striking colors and strong use of vertical and horizontal planes were also a major influence in our floral design. The container is a simple “earthenware” type vessel, representative of the types of vessels used during Egyptian times. Plant material was selected on the basis of color & texture, with a nod to plants that symbolize some of the main figures on the mask:
- Black Calla Lilly to represent Anubis, the protector of the dead
- Bird of Paradise: the falcon which hold the shen-ring of eternity
- Red dendrobian orchids: Osiris, reborn
The Country Garden Club of Weston, founded in 1954, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. To learn more visit our website (www.westoncgc.org).
Wayland and Weston Garden Clubs in Art in Bloom (Town Crier - April 17, 2014 Issue)
Wayland and Weston Garden Clubs in Art in Bloom
WESTON - Posted April 16, 2014
Art in Bloom, the annual festival of fine art and flowers at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, has become a rite of spring in the city. Garden clubs and professional designers from across New England create colorful floral arrangements inspired by the MFA’s collection.
This year, 51 arrangements will be displayed at Art in Bloom, taking place April 26 to 28.
Our team (pictured on left): Linda Angelucci (head arranger) and Mary Jean Keany (assistant). To read full article, please click here.
WESTON - Posted April 16, 2014
Art in Bloom, the annual festival of fine art and flowers at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, has become a rite of spring in the city. Garden clubs and professional designers from across New England create colorful floral arrangements inspired by the MFA’s collection.
This year, 51 arrangements will be displayed at Art in Bloom, taking place April 26 to 28.
Our team (pictured on left): Linda Angelucci (head arranger) and Mary Jean Keany (assistant). To read full article, please click here.
Annual Joint Meeting -Garden Clubs of Weston Unite
SEEN ON SCENE: Weston Garden Clubs United (April 24, 2014)
Each April, three garden clubs in Weston (Community League Garden Club, Country Garden Club, and Weston Garden Club) hold a joint meeting at First Parish Church. This year, the featured guest speaker was Barbara Paul Robinson, author of “Rosemary Verey: The Life & Lessons of a Legendary Gardener.”
To view pictures from Town Crier, please click here.
Each April, three garden clubs in Weston (Community League Garden Club, Country Garden Club, and Weston Garden Club) hold a joint meeting at First Parish Church. This year, the featured guest speaker was Barbara Paul Robinson, author of “Rosemary Verey: The Life & Lessons of a Legendary Gardener.”
To view pictures from Town Crier, please click here.
Bloom In Art, February 27 - March 1, 2014 (March 7, 2014 issue)
Scene on Scene: Bloom in Art at Weston Library
Members of the Country Garden Club of Weston enjoyed a spectacle of art and flowers on Feb. 27. The Country Garden Club hosted its third annual Bloom in Art show in the Community Room at the Weston Library. It was a well-attended reception featuring nine works of art curated by gallery owner and garden club member Julie Mussafer of Jules Place of Boston. The artwork was florally interpreted by nine teams of garden club members. The show ranged from tonal landscapes to vibrant, graphic works.
To view full article, click here
Members of the Country Garden Club of Weston enjoyed a spectacle of art and flowers on Feb. 27. The Country Garden Club hosted its third annual Bloom in Art show in the Community Room at the Weston Library. It was a well-attended reception featuring nine works of art curated by gallery owner and garden club member Julie Mussafer of Jules Place of Boston. The artwork was florally interpreted by nine teams of garden club members. The show ranged from tonal landscapes to vibrant, graphic works.
To view full article, click here
Town Crier, December 13, 2013
Decorating Golden Ball in patriotic theme
Each year, the Country Garden Club of Weston prepares the Golden Ball Tavern for the annual Wassail party. This year over 150 Golden Ball Tavern members got to celebrate. For this year’s Wassail party, the tavern was decorated in a patriotic theme with red, white and blue adorning every room. Michelle King said, “The patriotic theme was a refreshing and invigorating spin on holiday decorations. It was loads of fun, and everyone was truly getting into the holiday spirit.” To learn more about the Country Garden Club of Weston go online (www.westoncgc.org).
Read more: http://www.wickedlocal.com/weston/photos/x140439355/PHOTOS-Decorating-Golden-Ball-in-patriotic-theme#ixzz2qcLKxMAB
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Each year, the Country Garden Club of Weston prepares the Golden Ball Tavern for the annual Wassail party. This year over 150 Golden Ball Tavern members got to celebrate. For this year’s Wassail party, the tavern was decorated in a patriotic theme with red, white and blue adorning every room. Michelle King said, “The patriotic theme was a refreshing and invigorating spin on holiday decorations. It was loads of fun, and everyone was truly getting into the holiday spirit.” To learn more about the Country Garden Club of Weston go online (www.westoncgc.org).
Read more: http://www.wickedlocal.com/weston/photos/x140439355/PHOTOS-Decorating-Golden-Ball-in-patriotic-theme#ixzz2qcLKxMAB
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Town Crier - May 16, 2013
Stunning offerings at Garden Mania fundraiser in Weston
WESTON — The Country Garden Club of Weston is holding its annual plant sale, “Garden Mania,” this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Josiah Smith Tavern. Proceeds from the sale support club civic projects, including the Brook School Apartments, Paine Garden, and Weston High School courtyard.
“We’re really excited about Garden Mania,” said Julie Callaghan, president of the Country Garden Club of Weston. “It’s our biggest fundraiser which supports all of our wonderful civic projects here in Weston. “There will be numerous interesting and beautiful plants to chose from, many of which were hand selected by our Garden Club members,” Callaghan added.
One of the new plants this year is a Canna lily called Canna Maui Punch. The flower petals are a vibrant yellow spotted with orangy-red, which form a pattern almost reminiscent of a leopard or animal print.
“It is an absolute stunner. The speckled flowers really draw your eye,” said Elizabeth Kim, one of the Garden Mania Committee co-chairs. “These plants would work well in a planter in a spot where they can get full sun.”
A popular plant that can found be in the garden of many garden club members is Solomon’s Seal, an elegant shade plant that has arching stems, beautiful green leaves, and delicate, creamy bell-like flowers. “I love Solomon’s Seal because it is so easy to grow, spreads over time, and adds such a wonderful height and grace to any garden,” said Sujata Somani, a fellow Country Garden Club member. The small white flowers bloom in the spring and have a sweet fragrance. The variegated foliage grows throughout the growing season, and in the fall, the foliage turns yellow. Solomon’s Seal also grows well in shade or part-sun. “In Weston, there is so much shade,” said Somani. “Solomon’s Seal is ideal in many settings. It really is a lovely plant to have.” With the rise in deer population in Weston, Solomon’s Seal, which is a deer resistant plant, boosts its appeal among frustrated gardeners who are tired of getting their hostas eaten. Variegated Solomon’s Seal will be available at Garden Mania, along with several other deer resistant plants.
Again this year, Country Garden Club members will assist those seeking help in pulling together an arrangement for planters or urns. This was very popular last year. The club invites customers to bring their plant containers or urns, and they will offer to help them put together a beautiful arrangement for their needs, on the spot.
“Our members come from varying backgrounds ranging from the well-seasoned gardening enthusiast, to the professional landscaper, to the novice gardener,” said Callaghan, “and they will all be there to help you with your summer plantings.” In addition, purchase a plant to beautify Weston High School or Middle School, and the Garden Club will plant it for you!
The Country Garden Club of Weston, founded in 1954, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. To learn more visit our website (www.westoncgc.org).
To read more, click here.
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WESTON — The Country Garden Club of Weston is holding its annual plant sale, “Garden Mania,” this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Josiah Smith Tavern. Proceeds from the sale support club civic projects, including the Brook School Apartments, Paine Garden, and Weston High School courtyard.
“We’re really excited about Garden Mania,” said Julie Callaghan, president of the Country Garden Club of Weston. “It’s our biggest fundraiser which supports all of our wonderful civic projects here in Weston. “There will be numerous interesting and beautiful plants to chose from, many of which were hand selected by our Garden Club members,” Callaghan added.
One of the new plants this year is a Canna lily called Canna Maui Punch. The flower petals are a vibrant yellow spotted with orangy-red, which form a pattern almost reminiscent of a leopard or animal print.
“It is an absolute stunner. The speckled flowers really draw your eye,” said Elizabeth Kim, one of the Garden Mania Committee co-chairs. “These plants would work well in a planter in a spot where they can get full sun.”
A popular plant that can found be in the garden of many garden club members is Solomon’s Seal, an elegant shade plant that has arching stems, beautiful green leaves, and delicate, creamy bell-like flowers. “I love Solomon’s Seal because it is so easy to grow, spreads over time, and adds such a wonderful height and grace to any garden,” said Sujata Somani, a fellow Country Garden Club member. The small white flowers bloom in the spring and have a sweet fragrance. The variegated foliage grows throughout the growing season, and in the fall, the foliage turns yellow. Solomon’s Seal also grows well in shade or part-sun. “In Weston, there is so much shade,” said Somani. “Solomon’s Seal is ideal in many settings. It really is a lovely plant to have.” With the rise in deer population in Weston, Solomon’s Seal, which is a deer resistant plant, boosts its appeal among frustrated gardeners who are tired of getting their hostas eaten. Variegated Solomon’s Seal will be available at Garden Mania, along with several other deer resistant plants.
Again this year, Country Garden Club members will assist those seeking help in pulling together an arrangement for planters or urns. This was very popular last year. The club invites customers to bring their plant containers or urns, and they will offer to help them put together a beautiful arrangement for their needs, on the spot.
“Our members come from varying backgrounds ranging from the well-seasoned gardening enthusiast, to the professional landscaper, to the novice gardener,” said Callaghan, “and they will all be there to help you with your summer plantings.” In addition, purchase a plant to beautify Weston High School or Middle School, and the Garden Club will plant it for you!
The Country Garden Club of Weston, founded in 1954, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. To learn more visit our website (www.westoncgc.org).
To read more, click here.
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Town Crier - April 2013
WESTON - Country Garden Club of Weston participates in Art in Bloom
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) held its annual Art in Bloom event on April 27 to 29. Art in Bloom, now in its 37th year, is a program hosted by the MFA in which New England garden clubs and professional floral designers are invited to create a floral arrangement interpreted by a piece of art at the MFA.
Each participant is assigned a specific piece that can vary widely, anything from a painting by John Sargent to a tribal funeral mask to a brocaded Japanese robe.
Among the garden clubs that participated in the event was the Country Garden Club of Weston. “Nō robe” is an arrangement created by Linda Angelucci and Mary Dana Gershanoff of the Country Garden Club of Weston. It was inspired by an atsuita-type, brocaded traditional Japanese robe.
“One of the key elements that helped bring the arrangement together was actually not a plant but an insert – a simple, decorative, T-shaped ceramic piece which was lacquered in black with gold accents,” explained Angelucci. “It lent subtle structure for the arrangement, reflecting the T-shaped manner in which the robe is displayed.
“A fellow member, Michelle King, had purchased the piece years ago in San Francisco and when I showed her what we were working on, she immediately offered it to us to use, which was such a wonderfully collaborative and thoughtful gesture.”
The vessel (vase) was also an important part of the arrangement. “The delicate, circular design beautifully mirrored the wagon wheels embroidered in the robe, and also helped us represent the color blue – always a challenging floral color. From there, we added the flowers, which included orchids, celosia, ginger, protea and sea holly to represent the other colors, textures and symbols in the robe.”
“It was thrilling to watch the arrangement unfold into a floral piece of art,” said Gershanoff, who assisted Angelucci in Art in Bloom. “It truly is a celebration of art with a floral twist at its very best. The floral arrangements created by the other local garden clubs were all magnificent.”
To learn more about the Country Garden Club of Weston, or for membership information, click here.
To read more, click here.
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The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) held its annual Art in Bloom event on April 27 to 29. Art in Bloom, now in its 37th year, is a program hosted by the MFA in which New England garden clubs and professional floral designers are invited to create a floral arrangement interpreted by a piece of art at the MFA.
Each participant is assigned a specific piece that can vary widely, anything from a painting by John Sargent to a tribal funeral mask to a brocaded Japanese robe.
Among the garden clubs that participated in the event was the Country Garden Club of Weston. “Nō robe” is an arrangement created by Linda Angelucci and Mary Dana Gershanoff of the Country Garden Club of Weston. It was inspired by an atsuita-type, brocaded traditional Japanese robe.
“One of the key elements that helped bring the arrangement together was actually not a plant but an insert – a simple, decorative, T-shaped ceramic piece which was lacquered in black with gold accents,” explained Angelucci. “It lent subtle structure for the arrangement, reflecting the T-shaped manner in which the robe is displayed.
“A fellow member, Michelle King, had purchased the piece years ago in San Francisco and when I showed her what we were working on, she immediately offered it to us to use, which was such a wonderfully collaborative and thoughtful gesture.”
The vessel (vase) was also an important part of the arrangement. “The delicate, circular design beautifully mirrored the wagon wheels embroidered in the robe, and also helped us represent the color blue – always a challenging floral color. From there, we added the flowers, which included orchids, celosia, ginger, protea and sea holly to represent the other colors, textures and symbols in the robe.”
“It was thrilling to watch the arrangement unfold into a floral piece of art,” said Gershanoff, who assisted Angelucci in Art in Bloom. “It truly is a celebration of art with a floral twist at its very best. The floral arrangements created by the other local garden clubs were all magnificent.”
To learn more about the Country Garden Club of Weston, or for membership information, click here.
To read more, click here.
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Town Crier, March 10, 2013
Seen on Scene: Bloom in Art at Weston Library
The Country Garden Club of Weston displayed flower arrangements at Weston Library last weekend in an exhibit titled Bloom in Art. Teams of Country Garden Club members interpreted seven works of art with flowers. The artwork was provided by Jules Place, a Boston gallery owned by Julie Mussafer, a Country Garden Club member. Read more ...
http://www.wickedlocal.com/weston/photos/x2082708812/SEEN-ON-SCENE-Bloom-in-Art-at-Weston-Library
The Country Garden Club of Weston displayed flower arrangements at Weston Library last weekend in an exhibit titled Bloom in Art. Teams of Country Garden Club members interpreted seven works of art with flowers. The artwork was provided by Jules Place, a Boston gallery owned by Julie Mussafer, a Country Garden Club member. Read more ...
http://www.wickedlocal.com/weston/photos/x2082708812/SEEN-ON-SCENE-Bloom-in-Art-at-Weston-Library
Town Crier, May 17, 2012
Don't miss Garden Mania in Weston this weekend.
The Country Garden Club of Weston will hold its annual plant sale, Garden Mania, this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Josiah Smith Tavern.
This general interest story was placed on the cover of the Living Section of the Town Crier and a header placement on the top page. Read here.
The Country Garden Club of Weston will hold its annual plant sale, Garden Mania, this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Josiah Smith Tavern.
This general interest story was placed on the cover of the Living Section of the Town Crier and a header placement on the top page. Read here.
Town Crier, January 25, 2012
“Bloomin’ Art!” was the Country Garden Club’s recent show at the Weston Library, with flower arrangements from members interpreting art from Jule’s Place, the Boston gallery owned by Julie Mussafer of Weston. See Town Crier photos here.
Town Crier, December 11, 2012
- "Holiday feeling at Golden Ball Tavern"
The annual Golden Ball Tavern graced the front pages of the "Living" section in the December 11, 2012 issue of the Weston Town Crier.
Click here to original article.