Jean Yao creates amazing baskets and containers from flower stalks of coconut, cabbage, and other palms. She was born in Taiwan and studied Ikebana in Japan. She now lives in Florida and creates beautiful art. I had the opportunity to talk with her and hope to take workshops with her someday.
She does not dye her materials, only soaks and dries them, then weaves them. She began this art form because she wanted to create her own containers for floral arrangements. I can really relate to this because I have a hard time finding appropriate Nageire containers all the time.
The winning piece again. She won first prize in the Leather, Fiber, and Wood category.
She is an amazing artist and I can't wait to see more of her work.
Thanks for reading, I will be back soon!
Billie
