Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Still Life is a photographic celebration of the work of New York City-based florist, artist, and photographer Doan Ly. Through her studio, a.p. bio, Ly focuses on elevating floral design to art.
While Ly's stunning photographs of her floral vignettes are reminiscent of old masters' paintings, her playful and innovative use of color and lighting are decidedly contemporary.
- Ideally timed for Mother's Day gift giving.
- Sophisticated design and fashion-centric photography make this a distinctive title within this category.
- Feature articles on the author and her photography have been published in the New York Times T Magazine, Vogue, and many more print and online publications.
- Mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, boyfriends, husbands, girlfriends, ages 18 and up
- Fashion-forward, discerning consumers looking for an ideal gift
- Ly's 196k followers on instagram
Synopsis
A photographic celebration of the work of New York City-based florist, artist, and photographer Doan Ly, whose focus is on elevating floral design to an art form. Doan Ly's stunning work takes cues from fine art, abstract forms, texture, light, and color to deliver beauty yet expand the way we define it. While photographs of her floral vignettes are reminiscent of old masters' paintings, her playful and innovative use of color and lighting are decidedly contemporary.
This spectacular collection of Ly's own exquisite photographs of her still life creations is unlike any other floral design book. An inspiring and fashion-infused art book, Still Life captures the unique and stunning aesthetic that has attracted nearly 200,000 followers to Ly's Instagram account, creating a keepsake volume perfect for giving and for cherishing.
AN ENTIRELY UNIQUE FLOWER BOOK: Sophisticated design and fashion-centric photography make this a distinctive volume of contemporary and botanical art.
POPULAR AUTHOR: Doan Ly's unique installations have been created for weddings, events, and museum exhibits. She and her photography have been featured in the New York Times T Magazine, Vogue, and many more print and online publications.
GORGEOUS GIFT: Beautifully designed with full-color photographs, metallic foil accents on the cover, a ribbon marker, and other lovely details, this makes a memorable gift for any occasion, including and especially Mother's Day and graduation.
Perfect for:
- Anyone interested in floral design, photography, artistic flower arrangement, and art books
- Mother's Day, holiday, graduation, or birthday gift for fashion-forward aesthetes
Synopsis
Still Life is a photographic celebration of the work of New York City-based florist, artist, and photographer Doan Ly and her studio, a.p. bio. Ly's stunning work elevates floral design to an art form. While photographs of her floral vignettes are reminiscent of old masters' still life paintings, her playful and innovative use of color and lighting are decidedly contemporary.
This spectacular collection of Ly's own exquisite photographs of her still life creations is unlike any other floral design book. Still Life captures Ly's unique and inspiring aesthetic, which has drawn a dedicated following on social media. Also included is a custom design charette by Ly that provides insight into the style elements that she employs, including information on how to mix flowers, color, scale, texture, vases, accessories, and lighting to create original floral displays, settings, and events.
AN ENTIRELY UNIQUE FLOWER BOOK: Sophisticated design and fashion-centric photography make this a distinctive volume of contemporary and botanical art.
POPULAR AUTHOR: Doan Ly's unique installations have been created for weddings, events, and museum exhibits. She and her photography have been featured in the New York Times T Magazine, Vogue, and many more print and online publications.
GORGEOUS GIFT: Beautifully designed with full-color photographs, metallic foil accents on the cover, a ribbon marker, and other lovely details, this makes a memorable gift for any occasion, including and especially Mother's Day and graduation.
Perfect for:
- Anyone interested in floral design, photography, artistic flower arrangement, and art books
- Mother's Day, holiday, graduation, or birthday gift for fashion-forward aesthetes