Kosen Ohtsubo, an innovative conceptual artist, seeks to redefine traditional ikebana by incorporating unconventional botanicals and materials. His exhibition 'Flower Planet' at Kunstverein München, in collaboration with his student Christian Kōun Alborz Oldham, explores fragility and beauty through new sculptures and installations. Highlighting the ephemeral nature of his artwork, Ohtsubo utilizes photography to capture the essence of ikebana long after its physical decay. Works like 'Linga München' and 'Willow Rain' provoke contemplation of our interaction with nature and the boundaries of human influence, urging viewers to re-examine conventional perspectives.
I want to explode the idea of beautiful ikebana, says Kosen Ohtsubo, one of the foremost conceptual artists working in the Japanese tradition.
Improvisation and experimentation are at the core, along with an unquenchable desire for the unexpected.
This exhibition, therefore, pairs images of earlier works with new commissions, including Ohtsubo's standout orb titled 'Linga München.'
...questions about our relationship to the natural world and the limits of human control.
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