Baiko
Joined October 2007
Baiko is the Japanese name of Ikebana artist Astrid Stadt, Sensei (teacher) of the Sogetsu School of Japan. Baiko means plum blossom, a very revered flower in Japan. White to rose in color, the plum blossom appears in early February, a harbinger of spring. The Japanese admire it for its resilience against the cold of winter. Baiko is a symbol of perseverance in the face of adversity. Astrid received the name Baiko when the Sogetsu School awarded her the title Sensei. All the prints of her creations are stamped with her Baiko seal.
Journals
The Memorial Calendar
In Loving Memory of Astrid / This calendar for 2012 is a memorial to the Ikebana artist, Astrid Stadt. She was known by her Japanese name, Baiko. Astrid died in August after a very long illness. Even while suffering, she continued to make her creations. These final works are a testament to her courage and her unbounded creative spirit. May Astrid live on eternally through her art. Rest in Peace, …
