Description: "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."--Amazon.com.
Review Quotes: "This collection of images by floral artist Doan Ly are dramatic and convey many emotions through visually simplistic but bold layouts...[that] achieve the illusion of dynamic movement via super-saturated colors and high-definition sharpness....The book also incorporates colorful vintage-style glassware and table settings and adds a touch of whimsy, via socks and hosiery laden with fruit. Little to no captioning throughout the book keeps readers focused on interpreting the images in their own way. Suitable for a wide range of readers, including art and design professionals, flower lovers, art students, and those searching for a bold coffee-table book that serves as a conversation starter."
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"A celebration of visual storytelling at its finest, Still Life is a must-have for flower and art enthusiasts of all ages. Readers can appreciate Doan Ly's modern (and uniquely personal) interpretation of classic art styles, and her meticulous eye for photography and floral design is inspiring and evocative. By paying homage to the boundless nature of human ingenuity, Ly's compositions exude beauty while simultaneously reshaping our perceptions of it."
--Flower.Style