Yuji Kobayashi

One of the inevitable hallmarks of every great artist is forging a personal style, and Yuji Kobayashi, with his radical approach to flowers and plants, found his long ago. Few floral creators are as recognisable as this Japanese artist, with the “Geometric Green” that is his obsession and also the name of his studio.

Kobayashi imagines forms that are impossible in nature and makes them a reality thanks to his surprising, meticulous design and architecture work. Rather than blending in with the surrounding space, his creations play with it by means of contrast and the particular dialogue between straight and curved lines, symmetry and chance. He admittedly finds architecture more inspiring than traditional floral design, as one can tell by looking at any of his arrangements.

Yuji Kobayashi has spent twenty-nine years looking for ways to improve and embellish floral designs. After a brief musical career, he decided to learn the art of flower arrangement on his own, which is particularly remarkable for someone who has been an honoured guest at institutions like Cohim in Beijing, one of the most respected flower schools in the world. Additionally, he is responsible for the floral decorations at the finest Japanese hotels (Park Hyatt Tokyo, Hyatt Regency Hakone, Hyatt Regency Seragaki Okinawa) and has worked for Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Baccarat, Wedgwood and many other top brands.