Give a flower Meaning
A proposed exhibition catalog on the subject of Floriography, the language of flowers established in the Victorian era.
Deliverables
Exhibition Catalog
Tools
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Date Completed
April 2025
Size
5 x 8 in.
Overview
Concept
Trace the interplay between nature and human emotion found within the system of expression of flowers. Showcase the artistry of the past and the enduring flowers.
Execution
A collection of 12 selected flowers illustrated with watercolor and lithography found in archive websites. Pare with found flower photographs from open source websites. Include an article and images that showcase how Floriography was used in past, for example through needlework, poems and bouquets.
Reasoning
Over time, from the Victorian era to today, the symbolism of flowers has evolved, with each culture assigning its own meaning to a flower. This catalog can be used as a reference, for inspiration, to gain knowledge or to create your own message using the language of flowers.
