And a homegrown Boholano artist does it again in the global arena!
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Joseph Ven Garay Dumadag receives his award from FDSS President Damien Koh Pfci Aifd and Singapore Senior Minister of State Simm Ann |
Blue Grass Project’s Joseph Ven Garay Dumadag recently won for the Philippines the Best Creative Design Award, Professional Category, at the prestigious 12th International FDSS Floral Design Competition held in Singapore.
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Award-winning entry |
His prize-winning entry, "Metal” was an homage and testament to the grace, resilience and strength of metal which is forged to last several lifetimes. The wonderful thing about metal is it only gets more beautiful and interesting as it ages and matures over the years. It takes up to 500 years for metal to crumble into dust and blend into the atmosphere.
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Most recent award |
During the same floral competition that gathered some of the world's top florists, stylists and the movers & shakers of the floral industry, Mr. Dumadag further enthused that his entry is a floral celebration of metal.
Blue Grass Project, the Bohol-based creative collaboration of Joseph Ven Dumadag and Michael Yu and one of the country's top event stylists is no stranger to making a splash in international exhibits and competitions.
PREVIOUS INTL AWARDS
A few years back, Blue Grass Project won for the Philippines the Best in Design Concept and Composition Award at the 1st World Orchid Association International Floral Skills Category, Buddha Flower Show held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Bronze Medal at the Japan International Flower Show, Gold Prize at the Putrajaya Body Flower Competition, Best Table Decor at the Sanya International Flower Festival in Hainan, among others.
The seasoned duo has been featured in almost 30 international floristry events in 10 years. In October this year, they are bringing to Bohol a dozen international florists to do workshops, demos and floral installations in South Palms Panglao, South Farm, North Zen Villas and Modala Beach Resort.
