Emily Thompson Flowers

Explore the innovative work of floral designer Emily Thompson in her debut book, Emily Thompson Flowers. Originally trained as a sculptor, Thompon’s work is known for being dimensional, dramatic and abstract, extending beyond the vessel — or sometimes eschewing any container at all to instead float overhead or creep along the floor. She also sees floristry as a collaboration with nature and often incorporates rare or unlikely varieties of flowers, seed pods, branches and undergrowth in her designs that other designers might avoid, creating installations with a uniquely wild and raw beauty. A true feast for the eyes, this book offers a visual tour of the past 15 years of her impressive career, with projects ranging from indoor studio and outdoor in situ photography to editorial work and high-profile commissions for restaurants, fashion shows and cultural institutions. Thompson has loosely organized these pieces into six themes — “Thickets”, “Cascades”, “Heaps”, “Vapors”, “Birds and Beasts” and “Gusts and Gales” — and introduces each category in a paragraph that delves into her creative process and the life forces and organisms that shaped her approach. From there, she lets the work speak for itself through a series of almost 200 vivid photographs. The book finishes with a glossary of captions for each piece, which detail the key botanical materials she utilized, as well as where they were featured. An endless source of inspiration for floral designers and nature lovers alike, this book would also make a beautiful addition to your coffee table stack thanks to that lush clothbound cover.

•works and text by Emily Thompson
•introduction by Nancy Hass
•clothbound hardcover 
•248 pages

Dimensions
•9.75"W x 1"D x 11.75"H