MR FLOWER FANTASTIC

NEW YORK-BASED ARTIST

“I’ve always believed that to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. Mr Vuitton thought long and hard about what tomorrow looked like for his brand. That sort of vision, timelessness, legacy is inspiring, and what I too am committed to. In celebration of his 200th birthday, I wanted to create a sculpture that captures a glimpse into what the brand has come to mean for a culture I was raised within. The sculpture juxtaposes floral opulence with a tough exterior. Delicate and strong. Soft and rigid. Beautiful but often misunderstood. Legacy Garden gestures towards the often complicated yet transformative experience of finding beauty through struggle. For instance, ivy symbolises eternity and faith. That greenery is fighting to grow through the temporary metal gates – an ode to the inner-city gardens that I grew up in where flowers don’t grow unless you grow them.”