Diana Tapestry
Concrete Rose Floral
Travis Gabriel
2023 installation
2nd Floor - Olmsted Gallery
The Inspiration
Diana Tapestry
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: Upon seeing this piece I was initially captivated by its depth and detail.
That being said, I really wanted to bring this piece to life by bringing the viewer into the scene, bringing the art not only into "bloom" but also to life !
By creating a "frame" of greenery the viewer could feel as if they were there with the Goddess Diana thus enhancing the overall experience of taking in this beautiful tapestry.
Recipe: My piece will incorporate natural greens such as Smilax, Huck Salal and an assortment of greens paired with Fresh Moss. This design will be accented with seasonal floral accents.
THE DESIGNER
Travis Gabriel
Concrete Rose Floral
Travis Gabriel, owner of Concrete Rose Floral, was born and raised in the Washington DC area, descending from a long line of creatives. Always appreciating nature and its beauty, his route to the floral world was a unique one. He landed in florals originally as a delivery driver. This experience forever changed his perspective and appreciation of flowers. Just over a year later he found himself working full time as a floral designer where he has continued his craft. His elegant but modern style has been formed working with top floral designers in the area and even a stint in wholesale floral sales where his knowledge of various florals and greenery was amassed.
As a native to the area Travis takes great pride in providing beautiful florals to the city that has raised and shaped him. As a Black male he takes even more pride in bringing inclusion and representation into the floral world. While Travis has been in the industry for years his company was born from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Its name represents the beauty that grows from adversity as well as a masculine but creative view of floral. He is excited about bringing his vast knowledge and skill to use for various clients and venues in the years to come.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Tori Del Photography
Tori Del is a fine art wedding film photographer who caters to the Washington D.C./Montgomery County/Arlington County area as well as destination locations.
She cultivates the art of your love story through a fine art perspective and provides an experience not just for your wedding day but throughout your wedding journey.
Tori was also a participating photographer in Beyond the Blackout, an industry event celebrating the contributions of Black artists, co-produced by Anderson House.
