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C&D Design Portfolio: April 2006
Joel Marc Frappier MFA, CAFA, WFC |
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Written by Joel Marc Frappier MFA, CAFA, WFC
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Under the direction of Joel Marc Frappier, executive
director and head designer, La Maison de fleurs in Gatineau has become
a well-known and successful fleuristerie in western Quebec.
To date,
Frappier and La Maison de Fleurs’ clientele include such stars as
Céline Dion, Shania Twain, Lara Fabian, Prime Minister Tony Blair and
President Vincente Fox (Mexico). They are the official florist to the
City of Ottawa and City of Gatineau, and Joel Marc was most recently
requested for the 2004 Canada Day celebrations and has been the
official florist to the renowned Canadian Tulip Festival for five
consecutive years.
Joel Marc studied at the University of Flowers “Formafleur” in Lyon, France. His regular work includes the prestigious Fairmont Chateau Laurier, the newly opened Hilton and Casino du Lac Leamy, along with several other major hotels across the country. Joel Marc’s abilities as a teacher and a demonstrator are known across Canada, Portugal, the Netherlands, France and the U.S.
Joel Marc was Grand Laureate at the Bal des fleurs and earned the right to represent Canada at La Bataille des fleurs in Nice, France, where he received first place during the Carnival de Nice. In 2002, he received an International Laureate title at the International Floralies and a second International title that same year at the International Floral Ball.
His work has been displayed at the ABC and Times Square Studio, the Gala Event at the La Maison de la Culture, the nomination ceremony for Canada’s new Governor General, the 2003 Juno Awards, and countless other venues. In May 2004, Joel Marc received an award from the Chamber of Commerce. He was also invited to represent Canada at the World Flower Council Summit in Latvia. In September 2005, Frappier represented and was the spokesperson for Canada at the Summit in Indonesia. His flair and passion for the world of flowers, along with his amazing artistic vision, have been the cornerstone of his development during his long and rewarding career.
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Photography by Arthur L. Silverstone
www.arthursilverstone.com
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A Swirl of Emotions
This design uses insertion work – vase upon vase – with the initial container being contained with broken glass, mirror balls, and anything else to give more depth and luminosity to the floral structure. Then bring on the process of intake deprivation to allow for stem manipulation and the swirl is easily attainable. With no stem breakage, you can ply and loop the products as you choose; peeling calla lilies will allow for this with greater ease. Bring it all together by inserting more broken glass in the composition – a Joel Marc Frappier signature.
Floral Products
• calla lilies
• tulips
• willow or grapevine branches
• Aspidistra
• ruscus
Hard Goods
• mirror balls
• broken glass
• decorative mirrors
• decorative wire
 Stepping Into Spring
A ladder perfectly assembled to cage fuchsia carnations. Tailored to fit any vase or any size of arrangement, this structure screams DRAMA! With minimal foliate to include braided asparagus fern and steel grass, the entire composition is tied together with mini cymbidiums. Imagine mixing cymbids and carnations .... dare to push the limits!
Floral Products
• mini cymbidium orchids
• fuchsia carnations
• asparagus fern
• steel grass
• bamboo
Hard Goods
• decorative vase
 Wired in Love
This bouquet offers something for the spring bride who wants to push the limits. Prepared in a funnel of assorted decorative wires, weaving is the technique used to achieve dimension, super-imposition, and density to make this bouquet for the spring bride that wants to make a statement.
Floral Products
• calla lilies
• mini cymbidiums
• cymbidiums
• roses
Hard Goods
• wooden handle
• decorative wire
• feathers
 A Candy Affair
Candy and flowers – why not? This arrangement offers two of the best gifts you can give. Pockets of roses with aspidistra funnels are dispersed throughout. Textured aspidistra leaves give density and weight to the structure. The design is mounted on a steel structure that sits in the candy vase. A variety of three tones of pink roses, along with the green anthuriums, create drama for any candy lover.
Floral Products
• variety of pink roses
• Aspidistra leaves
• bamboo
• asparagus fern
• green anthuriums
Hard Goods
• vase
• heart shaped candy
• decorative plate
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