Ly's stunning work elevates floral design to an art form. While photographs of her floral vignettes are reminiscent of old masters' still life paintings, her playful and innovative use of color and lighting are decidedly contemporary.
This spectacular collection of Ly's own exquisite photographs of her still life creations is unlike any other floral design book. Still Life captures Ly's unique and inspiring aesthetic, which has drawn a dedicated following on social media. Also included is a custom design charette by Ly that provides insight into the style elements that she employs, including information on how to mix flowers, color, scale, texture, vases, accessories, and lighting to create original floral displays, settings, and events.
Doan Ly is a florist, artist, and photographer and the founder of her New York City studio, a.p. bio. Ly designs, installs, and photographs non-traditional designs for events and editorial assignments.
Rose Courteau is a New York City–based writer whose work has been featured in T: The New York Times Style Magazine and The Atlantic.