FLOWER METHOD: AZUMA MAKOTO

A bonsai in space... why not? Dogs and chimpanzees have been sacrificed for the cause before, why not plants? Especially plants that have been trained to conform to the most exacting standards that can be imposed to please the aesthetic standards of their masters. At least a plant that is restricted in its growth to the size of a miniature is not as drastic as a woman's foot. (Apologies for the species discrimination.) In this era of eco-tourism, eco-food packaging  and eco-love, Azuma Makoto has produced eco-art. in his publication Flower Method, there are photographs of Botanical Installations and Botanical Sculptures, a Botanical Lady Dior and a Global Green display for Isetan. There are House Visions, a Lego Pine and a decoration for Roppongi Hills 10th anniversary. In case people feel the artist is getting carried away there are examples of sublime humour in this rarified atmosphere such as the Botanical Ashtray and Hello Moss Kitty!