Katsumi Yamasaki

Japanese floral designer Katsumi Yamasaki's unique approach to designing using flowers and greenery have captivated audiences worldwide. Yamasaki's dedication to his craft and willingness to collaborate with others has made him a well-respected and sought-after designer in the international floral art community. His work has been on view at various events worldwide and has been featured in international floral art publications such as several edition of the International Floral Art (Stichting Kunstboek). Yamasaki continues to actively engage in creative endeavors today.

Yamasaki believes that plants have their own unique soul. His experiences studying in Germany and Denmark have taught him to view flowers and plants as equals, and he values each moment spent working with them. He aims to design arrangements that showcase the beauty of nature from his hands to others', following the path of flowers until they reach their final destination. This is what he considers his mission as someone involved in the world of flowers.

In this first monograph Katsumi Yamasaki showcases his most treasured designs and gives us a peak into his sources of inspiration, his sensibilities and unique creative vision.