
Experimenting
An Exhibition of work by Duc Thuan Bui
These designs are my explorations into the unity of floral concepts.
Inspired by the works of the masters, each piece is an attempt to bring together elements from different categories within the design scheme.
It is a process of discovering connections and creative solutions, all in pursuit of a harmonious aesthetic.

A cascading handtied bouquet using layers to create depth
Zantedeschia, Nephrolepis, Centaurea cyanus, Lathyrus, Hyacinth, Jasminum officinale, Limonium, Chlorophytum, Caustis
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

A handtied bouquet in which texture and colour enhance each other.
Chrysanthemum, Ranuculus, Helleborus, Jasminum, officinale, Antirrhinum, Bromeliad, Magnolia soulangeana
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

A bridging of concept where standing bouquet meets organic structure
Bromeliad, Gloriosa, Rhipsalis, Eucomis, Cyperus papyrus, Bambusa
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

An attempt on displacing a focal line
Bambusa, Oncidium, Cattleya, Nephrolepis, Leucadendron, Talinum, Hydrangea
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

A bridal design using the veiling of lines to connect the dotted placement.
Eryngium, Laucodendron, Phalenopsis, Zantedeschia, Vaccinium, Rhipsalis
Design – Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

A handtied design for the study of visual balance and actual balance
Gloriosa, Rosa, Nephrolepis, Phytolacca, Strelitzia
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

A downward directed arrangement with stretched proportion
Bromeliad, Kniphofia, Schinus, Rihipsalis
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

A downward diagonal bouquet with reverse proportion
Banksia, Rosa, Epidendrum, Alocasia, Zantedeschia
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

An interplay of lines and forms
Nelumbo, Nerine, Philodendron, Phalenopsis
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

A body decoration with asymmetric placements
Amaranthus, Phalenopsis, Sticherus, Bulbophylum
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

A dance between constraint and freedom
Zantedeschia, Nephrolepis, Rosa, Syngonium, Rhipsalis, Hedychium
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui

Wreath on a structure
Phalenopsis, Alium, Thryptomene, Monstera, Magnolia
Design - Duc Thuan Bui
Photography – Duc Thuan Bui
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Duc Thuan Bui
Duc Thuan Bui is a passionate florist floral designer in Sydney with 10 years of experience in the industry. He is actively working, demonstrating and participating in competitions. In recent years, he embarks on the new journey of teaching, passing on his learning to new budding florists.
I am often amazed by how a few thin lines of grass can uplift and transform a dense floral composition. At times, elements within the same category, such as the colours blue and magenta, may seem contrasting, yet their relationship is not paradoxical; rather, they support and complement each other.
For me, the study of floral arrangement begins with an appreciation for nature and grows through continual experimentation. The process has revealed to me new insights and many other possibilities. These works represent not only my personal growth but serve as a tool for my learning and teaching, while also contributing to the wider floral community.
- Duc Thuan Bui