Japanese Buddha Statue
Volanni Floral
Michael Lanni
2021 installation
Outside - Garden
The Inspiration
This monumental bronze statue of Buddha seated on a lotus blossom was made during the Edo or Tokugawa period (1603-1868) for use in a temple.
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: The idea we have for our arrangement represents the interior of the Buddha- peace, power, balance, love, all operating at the same time. Our intention is to inspire viewers to recognize all this is within themselves. To spark that understanding that they have these powers and don’t need outside sources is our goal.
THE DESIGNER
Michael Lanni
Volanni Floral
For Michael Lanni, the art of floral design is a sacred process of receiving and giving. Receiving a commission presents the opportunity to work with the natural beauty of flower to create your sculpture. Engaging the creative process with this appreciation of beauty instills the sculpture with love and energy from this vibration. When you present the Volanni design, others will sense that you are not just giving flowers, but appreciation. To realize this appreciation in another is to receive the gift of giving. It is this philosophy of design that informs his art.
Photo of Donnamaria by Jonny Edward
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Donnamaria R. Jones
Circa Life Images
Donnamaria is a published, award-winning portrait and event photographer based in the Washington DC-Maryland-Virginia area. She owns and operates Circa Life Images Studio, a 2,500 square foot space located on the north end of Waldorf in Southern Maryland. The spacious facility has a very large bay door entrance and offers a range of professional imaging services to include portrait, lifestyle and automotive photography. The studio is conveniently located off the main thoroughfare, MD Route 301, with ample parking just a few feet from the main entrance. She also travels internationally to provide on location photography services.
