Carolin Ruggaber: From Florist to Fine Artist
Carolin Ruggaber, a Berlin-based artist, transforms flowers into sculptural works that blur the line between nature and architecture. Raised in the Black Forest, she began as a florist at sixteen, later studying at the Academy of Flowerdesign in Switzerland. During Covid, she created guerrilla installations in public spaces and launched 'Upside,' a pop-up that traveled to Paris and Amsterdam. Her practice has since expanded globally, with commissions for Cartier (Calla lily centerpieces) and Hermès (monumental floral sculptures in Barcelona inspired by Gaudí). Ruggaber describes herself as a 'transmitter,' recontextualizing natural forms using the golden ratio and shapes from clouds and rivers. She emphasizes simplicity and significance, guided by the Bauhaus principle.
Key facts
- Carolin Ruggaber's studio is beside a meadow near the River Spree in Berlin.
- She was raised in the Black Forest and spent time in her grandmother's garden.
- At 16, she began an apprenticeship at a flower shop.
- By 18, she was a qualified florist.
- She studied at the Academy of Flowerdesign in Switzerland.
- During Covid, she created guerrilla-style installations in abandoned buildings and public spaces.
- She launched 'Upside,' a flower pop-up in Berlin, later taken to Paris and Amsterdam.
- Recent commissions include Cartier and Hermès flagship store in Barcelona.
- Her Hermès installation was inspired by Gaudí's architecture.
- She uses the golden ratio and natural shapes like clouds and rivers in her compositions.
Entities
Artists
- Carolin Ruggaber
- Antoni Gaudí
Institutions
- Academy of Flowerdesign
- Cartier
- Hermès
Locations
- Berlin
- Black Forest
- Switzerland
- India
- Australia
- Paris
- Amsterdam
- Barcelona
- River Spree
Sources
- IGNANT —