I still haven't completely fleshed out my full idea of invitation yet, I'm hoping it'll take shape in my head as I begin to actually see the parts taking shape. But I know I want to do a modular design that involves the japanese symbolism of animals and my own love of plants. I'm thinking about having the modular parts/animals be sort of a puzzle piece bar frame that actually holds the plant, over which I can stretch muslin to fill out the form of the animal. Or possibly having just the frame itself.

The idea is to have these functional plant holders that have symbolic meanings according to each animal that have become important to me over this past year.

The carp represents courage and strength, "because of its ability to swim upstream against the current" The crane symbolizes long life and peace. And the lion means power and authority.


Modular Fish Design