Entering Our.hanoi - the exhibition space, visitors seem to be lost in another world, a soft world of silk, gentle flowers and the scent of artisan ceramic candles. The light-colored walls, natural light through the glass doors, and the delicate decoration create a harmonious whole, both rustic and poetic.
Here, flowers and plants are not simply displayed. They come to life, telling stories, guiding viewers through a range of emotions: from the first shy, hesitant days, to the most brilliant blooming moments in life's journey.
The floral works were created by Laem, a young and creative floristry workshop, and the scented candles were created by The Chilling Home, a craft brand with locally-inspired handmade ceramic candles. This combination created an exhibition that was both technically solid and spiritually uplifting.
"Round" exhibition space
Sometimes we crave a moment of silence to listen to ourselves, the exhibition “Roundness” is a joint project between Laem and Our.hanoi, taking place at a cozy art space on Bach Dang Street, Hanoi, bringing attendees a special experience: a journey back, complete and profound, through flowers, silk and the scent of memories.
“Round” is not just an exhibition. It is a story told in the language of nature and soul - where flowers tell stories, thoughts weave dreams. Each petal, each silk thread, each scent carries within it small chapters of a life journey, reflecting ups and downs, dreams and aspirations for freedom.
"I find the exhibition very warm and pleasant. The flowers and scents here seem to be telling stories, making me feel calm and more connected to myself. The exhibition is not only beautiful but also inspires me to slow down and love simple things" - Giang, a visitor to the exhibition, shared.
The exhibition is gently and gracefully decorated through each silk curtain.
A story told with flowers
"Round" is a journey to tell the story of Laem itself, a brand that makes flowers with all its heart. There, each flower is not just a decorative product, but also a part of the soul that Laem sends. Each petal represents a member of Laem, representing diversity, richness but still connected and harmonious as a whole.
In that world, flowers are not only "beautiful" in appearance, but also "beautiful" because they carry deep layers of meaning: strength, gentleness, courage and fragility that needs to be embraced.
The story is not only about flowers, but also about people, about the journey of finding and defining oneself, about falling down and getting up, about how each of us "blossoms" in our own way, then continues a new life cycle.
Nature and soul - where flowers tell stories, ideas weave dreams
The title of the exhibition “Roundness” has a very beautiful meaning, a complete, neat journey, closing and then opening again. It is the continuous flow of life, the endless cycles of emotions, of dreams, of efforts to return to oneself.
The flower works at the exhibition are divided into small themes, corresponding to the stages of life's journey:
- Beginnings - Small, soft bouquets in pastel colors, symbolizing the budding of dreams
- Development - Larger floral arrangements, multi-colored, dynamic, full of life like the bright days of youth
- Blooming - Flowers bloom fully, freely spreading throughout the space, reflecting the maturity of the soul after many experiences.
- Ending - Dried bouquets, gently falling petals, like necessary endings to open up rebirth
- Beginning Again - A small corner with new shoots, implying that the end always brings a new beginning.
It is this way of leading that makes the attendees feel the natural connection between flowers and people, and also makes every step in the exhibition both gentle and thoughtful.
Another special highlight of “Round” is the presence of handmade ceramic scented candles from The Chilling Home. These products not only carry a pleasant fragrance, but also encapsulate memories and stories of Vietnamese lands through indigenous materials. The scent of wood, wildflowers, new rice, soil after the rain… each scent takes the viewer deep into the inner world, awakening memories that seem to have fallen asleep.
The candles are contained in rustic ceramic cups, completely handcrafted by artisans from traditional craft villages. This rusticity is a reminder that beauty does not need to be too flashy, just genuine and soulful.
Not only stopping at displaying, the exhibition “Round” also opens up gentle and warm interactive activities. In addition, at the Our.hanoi space, visitors can also buy handmade flower products, scented candles, and decorative items displayed in the exhibition. Each item is not only a work of art, but also a part of memory, a part of emotion that attendees can bring home for themselves.
As an open invitation, anyone who loves beauty, art, and wholeness can step into the “Round” space to find a part of themselves in it. The exhibition is open free of charge to everyone from April 7 to the end of the holiday on May 1, 2025 at Our.hanoi - 292 Bach Dang, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi.
