THEFLOWERSHOW.co.nz
News release from the Auckland Flower Show
28 October 2008
Cleopatra in cabbage a vegetal fashion statement
Popular vegetable artists The Vege People are busy
preparing for their 14th flower show, and this year
draw their inspiration from the Egyptian Nile.
The Vege People, led by Julena Moors, will bring Cleopatra
to life for the Auckland Flower Show at Alexandra Park.
The Egyptian queen, dressed in a gown fashioned from
New Zealand-grown, Chinese cabbage, will relax under
the fan of her azuki-bean boy servant. Cleopatra need
not turn in her tomb at the concept, for she is in good
artistic hands.
The Vege People have won numerous awards at flower
shows over the years, including five gold medals, a
Supreme Award and twice, the prestigious Peoples
Choice Award. Its the latter award that chief
creator Julena Moors covets most. The highlight
of every show for me, is watching peoples faces
light up with a big smile as they say, 'Wow, thats
clever!'.
Fun is always evident in the end result of The Vege
Peoples creations, but it hides a mountain of
work that goes into creating these complex exhibits.
Pre-construction of pillars and backdrop is now underway
in the Moors shed. Vegetables will be bought at the
last minute, to ensure they are good quality throughout
the show.
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