Buddha Seated on Lotus
H.B. Fiori
Hermon Black
2022 installation
2nd Floor - Musicians Gallery
The Inspiration
This Japanese gilt wood statue pictures a Buddha in a meditation position seated on a large lotus flower. The serene Buddha has tight curly hair, pierced elongated earlobes, and a circular mark (urna) on his forehead representing his great wisdom. Meiji period (1868-1912).
Title: Buddha Seated on Lotus
Artist/Creator: Japanese
Date: Meiji period (1868-1912)
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: To see the Buddha on the Musicians balcony was thought provoking. It was unexpected and that is exactly what I love about museums. You learn unexpected facts. With flowers I wanted to accentuate the peaceful presence of the Buddha.
“Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.——
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
THE DESIGNER
Hermon Black
H.B. Fiori
Flowers have always been a little luxury to enliven a spirit, melt a frown, or simply brighten a room. They remind us of special occasions and spring days and the beauty of life. They can be simple or elegant, shabby-chic or minimalist, subtle or showy. But they always please.
Flowers were a part of my culture growing up. Visiting a friend? Take flowers. Promotion? Bring flowers. New baby? Flowers. Every Saturday, one of my family chores was to arrange flowers for the week. As a child, our home always had flowers and they always seemed special. As an adult, I realized how much I missed them.
With HB Fiori, I have combined my passion for design and love of the romance of flowers into something more than a hobby. I want to bring the little luxury of flowers back into our lives and our interactions with others because they are beautiful.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Trene Forbes
Trene’ Forbes is an award-winning expert photographer, mentor, speaker, educator, and full-time entrepreneur. As the founder and lead photographer of Trene’ Forbes Photography, she’s leveraged her expertise in photography and education. A native of Baltimore, Maryland- Trene’ is a graduate of Baltimore City Community College, University of Baltimore, and University of Phoenix, where she earned a master’s degree in Business Management.
Before becoming a professional photographer and entrepreneur, Trene’s career path as an Executive Assistant for over 25 years in the health field led her to Howard County Public School system where she worked for Student Services. Her love for working with students encouraged her to join The Continental Societies, Inc. The non-profit organization focuses on health, education, employment, recreation, arts and humanities.
As a committed worker and always willing to serve the community Trene’ is an active member of 1st. Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church, Munaluchi Bride, The Continental Society, and The National Society of Black Wedding Professionals. Her volunteer work is extensive, which includes volunteering for Baltimore City Urban Debate League for elementary and middle school students. She assisted with the Alpha Kappa Alpha in the playground initiative for Howard County Public Schools. Her ongoing services includes assisting and volunteering for the bookbag initiative, feeding the homeless, assisting with the Colgate Dental van ensuring children are provided with healthy eating initiatives.
Trene’s love for photography and her clients has landed her images in Essence, Munaluchi, The Knot, Washingtonian, Rangefinder, and The New York Times, just to name a few.
She is married with three children and five grandchildren.
