I really am having a hard time judging this one............both designs are incredible and you both should be proud. I for one, would love for you both to tell us your thought process for this one..........What made you Adam choose to work with a sculpture...........What inspired you Cathy to 'defy gravity'............How much of a stretch was this for you Adam, Had you ever attempted a design like this before............I can't help but think that we as professionals and creative designers would love to hear how the creative process came about for ya'll.
When it came time for Round 3, I had a few conversations by phone and email with Carol Bice, since she would not be judging round 3, she gave me some suggestions & ideas for inspiration. She told me , I need to go WAY outside the box against Cathy! The first place she sent me to was the Dutch Creations World Cup website to look at the design entries for ideas. I quickly become a huge fan of the gloriosa lily, which I have never used before. I remember my parents used to get them in all the time like over 20 years ago, but I never carried them in my shop. It's hard running a retail buisness and trying to become a great designer at the same time. I get so caught up in the business side and don't make enough time for me to learn more about designing, I know I have a ton to learn! This contest has made me realize I need to consider taking some classes and learning more.
Anyway, back to the subject of why I chose sculpture.....Carol had also told me to keep my eyes open for a unique container...she told me to try looking for something in nature, maybe a broken piece of concrete, or a broken tree log, that could be split open and create something inside, etc. etc.
After lots of looking and thinking, A light went off in my head....Duh! There is an art gallery across the street from my shop! Hello, McFly!!!
Thats where I shot my round 2 "Yellow" video.
So I told Edna from the Tyme gallery what I was looking for, and she showed me some sculptures she had displayed at the gallery, and this one just jumped out at me! I also thought it was cool that the artist was a local Havertown guy just like me. The scupture is called "What Remains" by Tim Anderson.
Was this design a stretch for me?
Absolutely, I have never done anything like this before! I always wanted to do something artsy, and had thought about doing a show at the Tyme Gallery years ago but never pursued it. I will be doing much more of this kind of design, and plan on doing a show at the Gallery in the future, maybe team up with a local artist...
I'm glad you like it Ricky, I really had no set plan, I knew I wanted to dangle Gloriosa Lily, but everything else was created on the spot, while waiting on customers, answering phones, and other distractions. I do think I could have done a better job with it, if I had no distractions, but hey, that's what happens when you run a retail flower shop
Thanks again Ricky, you have done such a good job with the judging, and I appreciate you taking the time to post your comments.
It's an honor going up against Cathy, she's a true professional!
