Triumph of the Dogaressa
Black Calla Events
Diana Skenderovic
2023 installation
2nd Floor- Great Staircase and Landings
The Inspiration
Triumph of the Dogaressa
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: The depiction of Maria Foscari crossing the footbridge to her coronation in Venice inspired me to create a free-standing structure of beautiful colors from different flowers in full blooms to represent the flow of water under the footbridge of the Venetian canal.
This floral arrangement is my own take of a modern twist on the traditional art piece. The grouping of colors transitioning from a bolder to a softer tone complements the colors being used in the painting with some added lush floral backdrop made from a variation of creeping greenery.
It is my hope that the intentional transition of the fullness of colors add some much needed cheers to the world.
Recipe: This installation will be created by a self-standing wood frame with fresh cut seasonal floral blooms designed in a floral foam, together with a variety of greens that will add fullness to this floral piece. Some of the floral blooms include tulips, garden roses, peonies, stock, together with flowing greenery and some dry elements.
THE DESIGNER
Diana Skenderovic
Black Calla Events
Lead designer and owner Diana Skenderovic, has always loved flowers. As a little girl, she enjoyed every bloom in her mother’s garden. She fulfilled her lifelong dream when she became a part of one of the leading floral design companies in the Washington, D.C. area. As the Director for Special Events and Weddings, for 12 years she was part of the design team and truly loved her job. Diana has always enjoyed meeting new clients, designing and organizing, and finally bringing clients’ vision to reality. After taking some time off to raise and enjoy her two beautiful boys, she decided to launch her own business. At Black Calla Events, she continues to do what she loves most. She puts her heart and soul into each event and is truly grateful for the opportunity to work with each client
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Costola Photography
Andie Ingagliato started her career as a fine art portrait photographer in 2008. Her passion for gorgeous imagery started with studies in classical music and theater which led to her receiving her BFA in photography and film from one of the top art programs in the nation: Virginia Commonwealth University.
Her wedding and portraiture work has been featured in Style Me Pretty, Washingtonian Weddings, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings and acknowledged by fashion designers, including Draper James.
Her characteristic style combines romance and editorial perspective with authenticity. She is uniquely gifted with bringing a sense of finesse into everything she touches while making it seem completely effortless. After 15 years of capturing weddings and families during the most precious times of their lives, she can truly say that this is exactly where she is meant to be.
When she isn't photographing weddings, Andie enjoys the outdoors alongside her husband, Tony and daughter, Ava.
