Underwater is a creative design having component/s,
including some or all plant material, submerged in water to create interest.
Those components under water must contribute artistically to the overall
design and not merely be stems and/or mechanics.
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- If some components are in water and others are
not, the effect must be that of a single overall design related by placement
and components, not two independent designs. There is a rhythmic flow
from components submerged in water to those not in water. Typically,
those components not in water will be above those in water, but this is not a
requirement.
- If entire design is submerged within a
container, a single overall design results, but the designer must also
consider the Design Principle Proportion. The dimensions and form of the
container must be in appropriate relationship to the frame of reference stated
in the schedule.
- Circular, transparent container/s may provide
the best effect, but are not required.
- Components submerged in water are chosen for
their lasting quality under water. Firm, hard-surfaced plant materials
such as tropical flowers, foliage, evergreens, seed pods, and some vegetables
and fruits will hold up well.
- Water visually magnifies all things.
Underwater components will appear larger. Mechanics and debris are also
magnified. This must be considered when planning design and working with
plant material.
- The water line becomes part of the design and
is distracting if poorly situated.
- Water may not be colored if any part of fresh
plant material is submerged.
Plant material: experiment before class
with flowers and foliage tolerance for being submerged.
Some flowers that seem to enjoy being underwater
are Iris, Chrysanthemums, Roses, Lilies and tropicals.
Consider the line that can be created with
different foliage forms such as Yucca, Aspidistra, Hosta, Grasses and others.
Fruits and vegetables can also be used. Most materials will not last more
than a few days in these designs. |
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