Living Art - From Clay to Trophy Table
This month's program explores the artistry behind creating an award-worthy potted cactus or succulent display. More than simply placing a plant into a container, this presentation celebrates the thoughtful design choices that transform a pot into a living work of art.
Evan Davenport and Kurt Oviedo will share their approach to selecting the perfect vessel, choosing a specimen that complements its form, incorporating top dressings and staging rocks, and composing a miniature landscape that enhances the beauty of the plant within the rim of the container.
From a handmade lump of clay to a finished masterpiece worthy of the trophy table, discover how every element works together to create a picturesque scene where the container, stone, and plant become one cohesive work of living art.
Kurt Oviedo
Laguna Beach, CA
Ceramic artist whose work draws on his indigenous roots, reinterpreting traditional forms like seed jars and water ollas through hand-built, earth-toned pieces. His pottery has been shown at the American Museum of Ceramic Art and is featured in galleries and select retail spaces across California.
Evan Davenport
New Mexico
Longtime presenter for the Santa Fe Cactus & Succulent Club. Known for his "Artistic Staging of Cacti & Succulents" program with hands-on guidance on presenting a plant's best angle and pot pairing for the show table.
Refreshments
First names beginning in A, J, R, F
Plant of the Month
Cactus – Favorite
Succulent – Favorite