Meet Paradise Valley resident Carol Brecker, who will be coordinating a free art exhibit featuring 50 floral arrangements by 25 local ikebana artists in March.
Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging, an activity that Brecker has been studying for 20 years.
“Take a break from life’s hectic pace and come experience beautiful, uplifting floral displays,” Brecker said. “Our theme this year is Beauty in Meditative Ikebana, and we’ll be exploring the contemplative side of Japanese floral arranging through our use of materials, color, line, and movement.”