IN Japan, it is common for ikebana (floral arrangement) masters to stage live demonstrations for a public audience, so as to foster a wider appreciation for the delicate art of flower arrangement.

In Singapore, such events are rare. 

So when the esteemed botanical studio This Humid House (THH) announced its plans to transform plants and flowers into a large sculptural installation before a live audience, anticipation rose and the S$90 tickets were swiftly snapped up.