The Flower Show

April 1–June 7, 2025
Extended through June 7th.

Presented at Livingspace
1706 W 1st Ave, Vancouver
Monday–Friday: 10am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm

Roy Arden

Karl Blossfeldt
Karin Bubaš
Owen Kydd

Greg Girard
Holger Kalberg
Scott McFarland
Alex Morrison

Jeff Wall
Carleton Watkins
Stephen Waddell
Robert Frank

 

The Flower Show at Livingspace invites viewers into a kaleidoscope of imagery where the ephemeral beauty of flowers intersects with the entropic realities of our world. Curated by Monte Clark, the exhibition includes artwork by Roy Arden, Karl Blossfeldt, Karin Bubaš, Walker Evans, Robert Frank, Greg Girard, Holger Kalberg, Owen Kydd, Evan Lee, Scott McFarland, Alex Morrison, Jeff Wall, Carleton Watkins, and Stephen Waddell – the collection captures the delicate balance between creation and decay. The selected works span serene and unsettling imagery, celebrating the vibrant triumph of blossoms while embracing the quiet forces of their inevitable unravelling.

As winter’s chill recedes, spring emerges with a gentle promise of renewal, painting the world in vibrant hues. The Chelsea Flower Show in London – often described as the “Olympics of flower festivals” – marks the start of the floral season. This celebrated annual event transforms its iconic grounds into a riot of colour and fragrance, showcasing the latest trends in horticulture. The meticulous displays evoke a sense of inspiration and rejuvenation, inviting visitors to wander through lush landscapes filled with blooming tulips, fragrant roses, and whimsical wildflowers. Yet, amidst the vibrant chaos, a haunting reminder of fragility lingers – flowers wilting, petals falling, and beneath the surface, a poignant recognition of impermanence.

Livingspace, a renowned purveyor of modern design, is pleased to partner with Monte Clark to present The Flower Show as part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival. This collaboration blends art and design, creating an immersive environment where visitors can engage with the photographs as part of a thoughtfully curated experience. The exhibition invites guests to embark on a self-guided journey, with docent-led tours available on select dates throughout the exhibition.

Presented in partnership with Livingspace

This exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program

For information about available work, please email info@monteclarkgallery

Karin Bubaš

Peonies With Cyan Tint
2024
Archival pigment print assembled by hand
28 x 22 x 3 in
Edition of 3

Karin Bubaš

White Peonies
2025
Archival pigment print, assembled by hand
28 x 22 x 3 in
Edition of 3

Karin Bubaš

Lavander Roses in Shadow
2023
Archival pigment print, assembled by hand
28 x 22 x 3 in
Edition of 3

Jeff Wall
A Sapling Held by a Post,
2000
Archival pigment print
26.25 x 23 in
Edition of 50 (10/50)
Robert Frank

Cadillac hearse, New York City
1962
Silver gelatin print
12.5 x 8 in

Roy Arden

Basil, Vancouver
1981-1985
Archival pigment print
8 x 8 in

Greg Girard

Late Spring
2021
Archival pigment print
Available sizes: 30 x 45; 40 x 60
Edition of 10

Greg Girard

Blossoms, Akayu, Yamagata
2023
Archival pigment print
40 x 50 in
Edition of 10

Holger Kalberg

Figure With Table and Sunflowers
2024
Oil on canvas
42 x 44 in

Holger Kalberg
Good Fortune
2023

Oil on canvas
15 x 13 in

Holger Kalberg
Penny For A Wish
2023

Oil on canvas
19 x 16.5 in

Alex Morrison
Mushroom Motif (Umber and Rust)
2017

Oil on canvas
21.25 x 18 in

Alex Morrison
Mushroom Motif (Black and Ochre)
2017

Oil on canvas
21.25 x 18 in

Owen Kydd Cherry 2015 Video on digital display 16.25 x 16.25 x 7 in Edition of 3

Owen Kydd
Camelia Tree at Cordova Street
2010

Video on digital display
Edition of 3

Greg Girard

Sakura Blossoms, Satsuma-Sendai
2019
Archival pigment print
Available sizes: 40 x 50; 48 x 58; 60 x 72
Edition of 10

Greg Girard

Sakura Blossoms, Hakodate
2018
Archival pigment print
Available sizes: 40 x 50; 48 x 58; 60 x 72
Edition of 10

Roy Arden

Solar
2005
Archival pigment print
40 x 48 in

Roy Arden

The Lower Mainland
2005
Archival pigment print
40 x 48 in

Scott McFarland

Segal Garden at Night
2002
Inkjet print
45 x 53 in
Edition of 7

Scott McFarland

Filtering, Peter Harrison Changing Water Pump Filter
2002
Archival pigment print
40 x 48 in
Edition of 7

Karin Bubaš

Forest Panorama
2014
Archival pigment print assembled by hand
20 x 48 in
Edition of 2

Carleton Watkins

The Dead Giant, 30ft. in diameter, Tuolumne Grove, No. 823
1870s
Albumen print
15.25 x 21 in

Alex Morrison Dusk at the Brand New Era Social Club 2023 Oil on canvas 24 x 30 in
Alex Morrison Tulips with Vase 2019 Oil on canvas 24 x 20 in

Karin Bubaš
Woman in Rose Garden (With Tower)
2022

Archival pigment print
64 x 64 in
Edition of 6

Scott McFarland
Opuntia pittieri
2006
Archival pigment print
27.75 x 24.25 in
Edition of 3

Roy Arden

Hydrangea
2005
Archival pigment print
40 x 48 in

Greg Girard

Snack Sakura, Drinking Party, Yokohama
2008
Archival pigment print
Available sizes: 30 x 36; 40 x 50; 60 x 72 in
Edition of 10

Roy Arden

100 Flowers
2009
Paper collage
13 x 10.75 in

Karl Blossfeldt

Aquilegia Chrysantha
1929
Photogravure
9.75 x 7.5 in

Karl Blossfeldt

Geum Rivale
1929
Photogravure
9.75 x 7.5 in

Karl Blossfeldt

Oriental Poppy’s Seed Pod
1928
Photogravure
9.75 x 7.5 in

Karl Blossfeldt
Taraxacum Officinale Common Dandelion
1928
Photogravure
9.75 x 7.5 in
 
Karl Blossfeldt
Tellima grandiflora
1928
Photogravure
9.75 x 7.5 in
 
Karl Blossfeldt
Eranthis cilicia
1929
Photogravure
9.75 x 7.5 in
 
Stephen Waddell

Berlin Tiergarten
2010, 2020
Archival pigment print
Diptych
43 x 64.25 in
Edition of 3