LOTUS
BY
LUIS COLLAZO
LOTUS FLOWERS in NYC is known for being at the vanguard of floral and special events design. Lotus is the brainchild of owner and artistic director Luis Collazo. Taking a hands-on approach, Luis is personally involved in every aspect of his creations from conception through construction and presentation - fostering innovation while avoiding repetition and cliché.
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Drawing his inspiration from nature and the fine arts, he has been influenced by contemporary artists and architects as diverse as Jackson Pollock, Lucio Fontana, Mark Rothko, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Francis Bacon, Henri Matisse, Alberto Giacometti, Frank Gehry, Frank Lloyd Wright and Zada Hadid.
Other inspirations include the MET Opera, ballet, notably Wagner’s Ring Cycle, The Damnation of Faust, Atilla, Lucia di Lamermoor and last, but not least, The Magic Flute. His creations meld the timelessness of nature with 21st Century vision and aesthetics.
Luis has the ability to customize his artistic vision to suit the individuality, vision and budget of his clients. His activities include florals for corporations, private homes, venues such as the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, restaurants including Per Se, Betony, and Lincoln on a weekly account basis; and his forté - weddings and special events.
