Floral Art as Spiritual Practice with Anthony Ward

This weeks episode is with visionary floral sculptor, Anthony Ward! Most known for his elaborate performances on stage combining his extensive history of dance with his love for floral arrangement, Anthony has shared his art with thousands across the globe. Having had opportunities to collaborate with the likes of Michael Franti, Bobby McFerrin, STS9, Tipper, and a slew of spiritual teachers such as the Dalai Lama, Eckhart Tolle, and Ram Dass; Anthony has secured his spot as one of the world's top contemporary floral artists. 

In this conversation, we discuss his life of working with flowers and the intersections between arrangement and dance. We then explore the lineages of floral arrangement, how we can begin our own practice, and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime of dedicating himself to this artform. 

SHOW TOPICS
Anthony’s Story of Connecting with the Flowers
The Intersection of Flower Arrangement and Dancing
Floral Art as Spiritual Practice
Impermanence and Flowers
Ikebana
How to Start Flower Arranging
Forming Relationships with Individual Flowers
Lessons from Flowers for Troubled Times
The Universal Quality of Flowers
Weeds and Gathering Materials
Flowers and Masculinity
The Enlivening Quality of Passion

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LINKS
Anthony at Envision: https://youtu.be/3efXGXxEoKE?si=jCnQh93KbmmyXibn
Anthony Meeting the Dalai Lama: https://youtu.be/GPQs1lyCS1o?si=w9NUPxPRAFj3sbKK
Being with Flowers: https://a.co/d/0iORdLsR