3 x 7 = 21 Sogetsu Ikebana Performance by Hedy Leung

PF25 cultural projects winter programme 2023

3 x 7 = 21 Sogetsu Ikebana Performance

by our resident artist Hedy Leung

Friday 1 December 

1830 doors open

1900 performance

1930 Hong Kong snacks and drinks + open studio

Salon Mondial, Freilager-platz 9, Münchenstein/Basel (Tram 11: Freilager)

Enquiries: team@PF25.org

Artist's statement

Through the creative lens of Sogetsu Ikebana, it amplifies the exquisite beauty within our everyday
encounters and the intimate connections that flourish through shared anecdotes and stories.
Ikebana practice finds inspiration in everyday experience, such as the ever-changing seasons, city
life, or even the most mundane of routines. The performance interweaves the Sogetsu Ikebana
practice with stories and memories linked to everyday objects. It reveres the inherent grace
discovered within the ordinary and depicts how ikebana harmoniously resonates with the intricate
narratives that accompany our daily lives.

The ikebana performance embodies a living anecdote, a shared story from the artist, offering a glimpse into the personal significance of the objects collected
during the residency. It extends an open invitation to partake in the artist’s unique journey and the connections that have been forged along the way.

About the artist

Hedy Leung is Sogetsu Ikebana and sound artist. She is a member of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association and Ikebana International Switzerland (Basel Chapter). She learnt under the tutelage of sensei Mr Ho Hin Shing (1st Riji) since 2017. In 2022, she received the Sogetsu Ikebana Teachers' Diploma (3rd Grade Sankyu Shihan).

Hedy is a certified senior Chinese medicated food dietician with the recognition of the International General Chinese Medicated Meal of Self Recovery Association as well as the Commercial Vocational Skill Certificate from The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, The PRC.

In 2020, Hedy graduated with the Diploma Program in Practical Chinese Medicine (Chinese Medicine Nutritional Studies) at The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education. She has a bachelor degree of Social Science in Psychology Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Hedy has completed the BioGeometry Advanced Training in 2021 (Levels 4-6: Energy-Quality Balancing & Measurement, Environmental Energy Balancing and Design Principles). 

Hedy's recent work include: 'Menhir Tapestry 1' (2023) for the opening performance for Radio X Arts Festival, Basel; '202300080026' (2023), a performative installation for 'Homeland in Transit' opening at E-WERK Freiburg, and 'Random Diaries' Zurich; 'Hands Project' PF25 Basel (2022); Spring Festival at Vitra Museum; and Giardina Zurich.