“Zen” means the meditation, and the “Phenomenon” refers to the realization of perception. Zen Phenomenon-study on the creation of floral design, is the practice records of author’s both life experience and natural contemplation in floral creation. It is the creative process of adopting material imagery and special contextual installation to demonstrate the vacuum wonderful of Zen. The creation comes first from the realization of different "Zen" works, including the concept of spatial borrowing, the artistic conception of ink and wash, the notion of Buddhism form and emptiness through the seasonal colors, and the floral design of natural dry and immortal flowers. Then both the reflection and naming of the works are carried out by the exhibition from the perspective of the viewer, and simultaneously complete the video recording and creative commentary. The stages of implementation of materials consist of four series: "Years", "Meditation" "Prayer" and "Elegance". The "Years" recall the past, using works as a footnote of following youth with flying feet; the "Meditation" is a floral art to see the process of diminishing, with the return of innocence through creation; the "Prayer" depicts doing whatever it takes with a willingness if blessing; the "Elegance" means returning to the truth, in the heart and perception. The complete concept is to perceive the impermanence of all things, and through meditation and creation, to practice the installation of imagery, and to curate a solo exhibition of Zen Style. The main area, Three Verses of Zen, demonstrates inheritance to transformation, and the returning to the truth which is the rhythm of life. The idea is to construct and create a situation by guiding the viewer to integrate the perception of the mood and mind, and finally experience the beauty of Zen. From the connotative form of Zen to the creative process of floral design and artistic conception installation, it is perceived that the Buddhism form and emptiness is one with two sides, real and virtual. Creation is a lifelong task, while academic research and observation are the daily assignment, and practice is the only way. In the future, I will be more committed to conducting research and sharing, looking forward to enriching the vision and heritage of life.
