Floristic compositions, organically combined with old heirlooms

Passing the gallery

Text: Valeria Ismiyeva

A photo: Evgeny Luchin

Florist: Alexander Grivko

Magazine: N6 (51) 2001

The interior of the house can tell a lot about the character and lifestyle of the owner. Whereas the flower composition created for it reveals something more elusive - the finest range of feelings and moods. In a small apartment, designed with a purely feminine elegance by designer Natalia Magola, nothing breaks the atmosphere of classical clarity. The exquisite severity of the decor, consonant with the inner world of the hostess, is not disturbed by the nostalgic shades of delicately “filed” old family items. These features, and partly the season - spring - and determined the intonations of the floral compositions of Sasha Grivko. Each of them is a fascinating romantic game on overtones, revealing the hidden meaning of the surrounding objects. It is amazing what diversity lies in the small and very integral space of a one-room apartment ... A tightly composed bouquet acquires a festive sound against the metallic highlights of the service. The thin frame of fern leaves makes the work elegant. A small samovar playing the role of a vase and an "antique" background give it a bit of theatricality. Sunny mood distinguishes the composition with delphiniums, as if floating above the floor in a transparent vase. The soft green haze around the red and white inflorescences turns into a "candle", reminding of the coming summer. Next to the heavy baroque vintage buffet, the magnificent floor composition looks great. Her picturesque silhouette is in harmony with the carved pattern. The game of cold shades balances the dense texture of wood and creates a smooth transition to the second plan. The airy whiteness of the kitchenette prompted the look of a bouquet with soft pink tulips that breathe in the freshness of spring awakening.