{"product_id":"tropical-colors-the-art-of-living-with-tropical-flowers-paperback","title":"Tropical Colors: The Art of Living with Tropical Flowers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSakul Intakul\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWongvipa Devahastin na Ayudhya\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLuca Invernizzi Tettoni\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"From highly dramatic, large-scale installations to serene pairings where a single stem and complementary vase indicate a complete idea, the book provides a wealth of fresh images ripe for contemplation.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this stunning book, renowned Thai floral artist Sakul Intakul combines colorful tropical flowers, exotic foliage and other unusual design materials in refreshingly original floral displays suitable for any occasion. Photographed in the spectacular, contemporary homes of Thailand's leading artists, designers and professionals, the simple but imaginative floral displays evoke the essence of modern Asian style. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis refreshingly original book goes beyond the everyday--elevating tropical flowers from mere floral arrangements to meditative floral \"art installations\" that serve as dramatic design centerpieces in contemporary tropical homes. Created from a combination of exotic and colorful tropical flowers, plant materials--fibers and leaves from the banana and coconut, twigs from the bamboo--and other less orthodox materials like wire netting, the arrangements harmoniously blend a strong, usually three-dimensional structure with the sweet and subtle elements of flowers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAllow \u003ci\u003eTropical Colors\u003c\/i\u003e to inspire you and your space!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngineer turned floral artist \u003cb\u003eSakul Intakul\u003c\/b\u003e is well known for interpreting spiritual ideas through plant installations and for the distinctive line, texture and sculptural quality of his arrangements. His portfolio includes royal commissions for the Queen of Thailand and a pool installation at the Chedi in Bali. He also lends his talents to product design and contributes monthly magazine columns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWongvipa Devahastin na Ayudhya\u003c\/b\u003e was educated at the Rajinee Lyceum, a royal-sponsored school in Bangkok, where she learned the Thai arts of flower display and decoration and Thai cookery and food display. She is also a talented, self-taught interior designer and a skilled gardener. Together with Jane Doughty Marsden, she authored \u003ci\u003eContemporary Thai\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWorld-renowned photographer \u003cb\u003eLuca Invernizzi Tettoni\u003c\/b\u003e has lived and worked in Asia since 1973, specializing in photographing the cultures and landscapes of the region. He has collaborated on numerous books on Thailand, including \u003ci\u003eThai Style, Thai Garden Style, The Arts of Thailand\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eClassic Thai\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently lives in Singapore.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.9 x 9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 24, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767917019424,"sku":"9780804855037","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/284eb72e8bf30fbbaa1441ed3db51f33.webp?v=1780320437","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tropical-colors-the-art-of-living-with-tropical-flowers-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}