Power of the Flower-Bouquets to Art-40 blooming years in The Park

De Young Museum – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Liz Heidhues 6.7.2024

Pass through the doors of the De Young Museum during its annual flower show, “Bouquets to Art”, https://www.famsf.org/exhibitions/bouquets-to-art-2024 You enter an enchanting garden of fantastic creations, fashioned from freshly cut flowers, tantalizing to the eye, and pleasing to the olfactory senses.

**Liz with the “Hat Lady” owner of Hats on Post**

At a time when we are causing much harm to our natural environment through our actions, the exhibit brings our attention to the fragility of our planet. The floral arrangements stress sustainability. The use of cacti, succulents, and native plants heightens our awareness of the need to conserve and preserve.

**White flower arrangement cascades like Niagara Fall**s

The pleasures of the garden beckon from every floor, gallery, nook and cranny. Chrysanthemums hover like small spaceships. Statuesque birds of paradise stab the air. Waxy red anthuriums show off erotically long stamens. And coquettish roses and orchids drape the displays taking hold of your imagination and making you think wild thoughts.

**Cacti, garden roses and rosary beads reflect historic Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmel**

Your mood will be lightened by all the riotous colors.

Flowers are very seductive. They seduce us through attraction, not coercion. Their intense colors, delightful fragrances, and associations with happiness or joy trigger good vibrations.

**The serene blue hues of ‘We all need water’**

At the “Bouquets to Art” exhibit, you will find a special place to muse. Conversation starters which may have you turning to other museum goers asking them, “What’s THAT?” It is how I met the Hat Lady who once owned the chic boutique “Hats on Post” on trendy Post Street in downtown San Francisco.

**Brilliant colors of tulips and golden spray painted leaves**

“Bouquets to Art” is a show about the creativity of the florist and the gifts of nature. You may linger longer here than planned because it is so beautiful.