MANIFESTO MEXICO
A new generation of floral creators
A selective programme for people who do not want to copy existing models, but to discover their own language, identity and authentic professional vision.
What is MANIFESTO
Not another workshop. Not a competition. Not a copy of what already exists.
MANIFESTO is a selective programme by Róbert Bartolen and OASIS México for a new generation of floral creators. It was born from more than two decades of international work in education, floral design, mentoring and concept development.
For years, techniques, materials, composition, colour, design and trends were taught. But over time, one essential idea became clear: the greatest difference between creators is not defined by technique. It is defined by identity.
MANIFESTO is a space to work with personal language, creativity, communication, professional vision and the future. Because the world does not need more copies. It needs new voices.
Philosophy
We do not want to create only better florists. We want to help shape authors.
For many years, floral education has focused mainly on how to create. MANIFESTO goes one step further and works with a deeper question: why a person creates.
The programme helps participants discover what makes them different, what language belongs to them and what value they can bring to the world. The future of floristry belongs to those who are able to develop their own identity and an authentic vision.
A personal language, a clear vision and the ability to recognize what makes a creator unique.
Turning floral work into a recognizable, personal and coherent expression, not only a technical result.
Strategic thinking about how to build a relevant, sustainable career with international vision.
Who it is for
For people who want to build something of their own.
MANIFESTO is designed for creators who understand that success is not about resembling others, but about discovering who they truly are.
We are not looking for the biggest accounts, the most famous names or the highest number of awards. We are looking for potential, curiosity, courage, sensitivity, vision and the desire to grow.
- popularity
- status
- large numbers on social media
- a perfect finished profile
- potential
- curiosity
- courage
- sensitivity
- vision
- desire to grow
What we will work on
Creativity, strategy, communication and professional vision.
- creator identity
- authorship
- personal language
- creativity
- personal vision
- personal brand
- communication
- social media
- storytelling
- professional future
- innovation
- leadership
- sustainability
- new opportunities
- new work models
Not a finished template, but a deeper understanding of one’s own direction, value and how a creator can enter the future of floristry.
Innovation
Floristry is changing. MANIFESTO looks ahead.
New generations face completely different challenges than florists did ten or twenty years ago. That is why MANIFESTO does not work only with what is relevant today, but also with what will define the coming years.
The programme focuses on new trends, new business models, new forms of communication and new opportunities for floral creators. Innovation does not only mean creating something new. It means thinking in a different way.
Author of the project
Róbert Bartolen
Róbert Bartolen is one of Europe’s most recognized floral designers and international educators. He has developed projects, workshops and demonstrations in numerous countries across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
In 2019, he received the prestigious Fusion Flowers International Designer of the Year title, one of the important recognitions on the international floral scene.
In recent years, he has focused intensely on education, mentoring and the development of young creators. His goal is not to create followers, but to help shape new leaders.
His work connects floristry with art, culture, sustainability and personal identity. MANIFESTO is a natural continuation of this philosophy.
OASIS México & Róbert Bartolen
An alliance for a new generation of floral creators in Latin America.
MANIFESTO was born through the collaboration between OASIS México and Róbert Bartolen. It is a project created to support a new generation of creators in Latin America.
A generation that is more conscious, more authentic, more innovative and better prepared for the future.
Applications
Only 12 creators will be selected.
The application and all required materials must be sent by e-mail to info@robertbartolen.com.
The place where a new generation of floral creators is born.
- selection will not be based on popularity
- selection will not be based on followers
- selection will not be based on status
- the decision will be based on human and creative potential
- personal presentation
- 5–8 photographs of your work
- presentation video of maximum 1 minute
- a letter explaining why you want to be part of MANIFESTO
Places are limited. Only 12 creators will be selected. Applications are received by e-mail.
