EDITORIAL & CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS
Floral and botanical compositions shaped by story, ecology, and intentional design.
THE BUCKET WORKS WAY
We create botanical/floral environments for brands, publications, and cultural institutions seeking a sense of place. Each composition begins with narrative and landscape, drawing from the textures, species, and moods of the region to build something alive, specific, and evocative. Whether for a campaign, an exhibition, or a single frame, our work bridges floristry and art direction, offering imagery rooted in ecology and imagination.
Most of our flowers are grown here at Bucket Works or sourced from regional growers. When projects call for materials beyond our area, we work with suppliers who share our values around transparency, fair labor, and environmental care.
Each collaboration begins with a conversation — what you’re creating, who it’s for, and how you want it to feel. From there, we develop a floral concept that supports the larger campaign narrative, shaped by story, season, and site. We handle sourcing, production schedules, and on-site execution with care and precision, keeping communication open and clear throughout.
The goal is simple: for the flowers to feel fully integrated within your creative vision — alive, intentional, and true to your brand. To start the process, reach out with your project timeline and objectives.
FIELD NOTE 0312: Shinola Spring Campaign
Shinola Headquarters — Detroit, Michigan — December 2023
Naturalistic set and botanical installation work for Shinola’s Spring/Summer 2024 marketing and advertising campaign.
Brief: Develop a series of meadow-inspired installations to soften industrial settings and evoke seasonal renewal.
Solution: Meadow-inspired compositions were created for photography and video used across digital platforms, email campaigns, and the company website.
Services Provided: Botanical art direction, set styling, and on-site installation for photography and video production.
Project Duration: Two weeks of pre-production planning; two days on-site.
Inspiration: Early meadow growth and the shifting light of late winter, designed to echo the ease of a Michigan spring.
FIELD NOTE 0501: Ritual Altars Expressed through Florals
University of Michigan, Museum of Art — Ann Arbor, Michigan — January 2025
An installation referencing Lunar New Year altar traditions across Korea, China, and neighboring regions. Focus on the arrangement of vessels, fruits, and botanical materials within a contemporary setting.
Ann Arbor, Michigan [January 2025]
University of Michigan, Museum of Art
Brief: Installation for Lunar New Year inspired by traditional altar preparations from celebrating Asian nations
FLORALS/BOTANICS: Dyed red asparagus (Asparagus setaceus), dyed red tulips (Tulipa spp.), deep red orchid (Dendrobium spp.), ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus), tweedia (Oxypetalum coeruleum, syn. Tweedia caerulea), muscari (Muscari spp.), daffodils (Narcissus spp.), flowering quince branches (Chaenomeles spp.), pink jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum).
FRUITS: longans and kumquats to attract wealth; pomelos, green bananas, rambutans, lychee, and guava (for my take on the vietnamese five-fruit plate); persimmons and Korean pears
SET MATERIALS: TRADITIONAL KOREAN TABLE (i.e., used for birthdays, weddings, holidays) and a TRADITIONAL KOREAN CABINET; NORIGAE knots provided by family; RAMI TEXTILES along with BOTANICALLY DYED “PEACE” SILK RUNNERS (i.e., one in soft green dyed with nettles, one in soft yellow dyed with marigolds) were looped between the floral elements to add visual continuity; CERAMIC OBJECTS made by me.
PLUS: the four medicines of the Anishinaabe (i.e., tobacco, sweetgrass, cedar, and sage) provided by @_challahgram in lieu of traditional libations.
Photos were taken by Mark G. and provided by UMMA.
Photos were taken by Mark G. and provided by UMMA.
Photos were taken by Mark G. and provided by UMMA.
Photos were taken by Mark G. and provided by UMMA.
Photos were taken by Mark G. and provided by UMMA.
Photos were taken by Mark G. and provided by UMMA.
FIELD NOTE 0509: Witchfinger
Secret Location — Chicago, Illinois — September 2025
Floral and botanical installations created for Witchfinger, a queer rave celebrating the height of summer.
Brief: Transform an indoor dance space into a living reflection of the season’s abundance.
Inspiration: The bounty of late summer — cucurbits in every form, from immature luffas and cucamelons to bitter melons — arranged alongside field flowers to create a lush, sensorial environment.
Services Provided: Floral design, spatial styling, and live installation using Michigan-grown flowers and produce.
Project Duration: Four weeks of pre-production planning; one day on-site.
Events & Installations FAQs
How far in advance should we reach out?
Most brand and event projects are booked 6–12 weeks in advance, though we occasionally accommodate shorter timelines depending on scope and season. Large-scale installations or multi-day builds benefit from early planning so we can secure materials and coordinate production schedules.
What does your collaboration process look like?
Our process follows five simple steps:
Inquiry: Fill out the inquiry form with your date, venue, and a few details about your vision.
Proposal: Within five days, you’ll receive a preliminary proposal with estimated pricing and scope.
Booking & First Payment: Secure your date with a 50% payment upon receiving a formal invoice.
Design Check-In & Final Payment: About four weeks before your wedding, we’ll confirm details, review seasonal availability, and collect the final 50% payment.
Production: On the day of your event, we handle all production, delivery, on-site setup, and breakdown so everything comes together smoothly.
Do you travel for installations or projects?
Yes. We work throughout the Great Lakes region and travel for select brand and editorial projects across the U.S. Travel fees vary by distance, production needs, and setup duration.
What kinds of projects do you take on?
Our work includes large-scale floral installations, brand activations, product launches, set design, editorial styling, and collaborations with chefs, DJs, designers, and creative studios. Each project is site-specific — designed in dialogue with its environment, audience, and story.
How do you source your materials?
We prioritize ethical sourcing in every project. Most materials come from our own growing operation or regional farms we know personally. When specialty or off-season flowers are required, we work with trusted domestic and Dutch suppliers who uphold transparent and fair labor practices.
