Subiaco transformed into floral wonderland for Mother's Day
Subi Blooms X Gather transformed roads and shop fronts into living canvas of colour, creativity and culture on Sunday, where visitors of all ages honoured the most important women in their lives.
The floral wonderland consisted of a trail of 15 breathtaking art installations, all tied together under one theme: 'Roots to Bloom', which invited artists to explore heritage, culture and the hidden natural world and beautifully reflected the essence of Mother's Day – honouring where we come from and how we grow.
The festival, which first burst into bloom on Friday and ran the entire weekend, was held in collaboration with Gather: A Floral Community led by renowned florists Rebecca Const and Lara Rose.
Wembley mum Tanya Benwell said the kaleidoscopic collection was 'fantastic' and a beautiful way to celebrate all mothers.
'We come every year and yeah we really enjoy it,' she said. Tanya Benwell with her children Madeline and Harvey. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian
The 39-year-old said her children Madeline, 6, and Harvey, 8, had woken her up 'bright and early at 6am on Sunday' to wish her a happy Mother's Day.
'Apparently my super power is cleaning,' she said of one of the handmade gifts her daughter had made at school.
'Which made me giggle. They both made some beautiful things for me. Mother's Day at Subi Blooms x Gather: Yuka Mochiji her children Miori, left and Kanaho. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian
'And they tiptoed in at the crack of dawn, it was very sweet.'
Both Harvey and Madeline's favourite art installations at Subi Blooms x Gather was a colourful tapestry of flowers that to them felt like a 'fairy land'.
'We all loved that one. And the bike installation,' the mother-of-two said.
'It was very special.' Charissa Sharp with her son Harry. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian
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