Artist Statement
Everything in life has a starting point. So I began wondering, when did my romance with the colors, design and smell of flowers start? Could it have happened a long time ago, when I was a little girl, making flower arrangements in my mother’s small apartment in the country, which doesn’t exist anymore because of the political changes?
Perhaps it came later. My memory kept the smells, colors and sensations and came back when I fell in love with life again and chose to never give up on my dreams. Anyway I know it sprouted a long time ago and it took me some time to figure it out…
Today, my mixed-media floral structures preserve flowers in a way that allows them to live endlessly. This practice not only makes floral design more durable and sustainable, but also connects people with nature in lasting, meaningful ways. For me, it is all about Love and Inspiration. When you know why you create, success naturally follows.
Rufiya.