Valerie Jurado Botanical Designs

Ofrenda is a heartfelt tribute to Valerie’s own grandparents for Day of the Dead celebrations.

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A floral art installation in an underpass with orange carnations dripping from the faces of a black and white photograph

A women installing a floral art installation in an underpass with orange carnations dripping from the faces of a black and white photograph

A man running with a ladder in an underpass from a floral art installation with orange carnations dripping from two faces on a black and white photograph

A floral art installation in an underpass with orange carnations dripping from two faces in a black and white photograph

An ode to allium season.

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Varied allium plants that are in different stages of blooming and dying

Varied allium plants that are in different stages of blooming and dying

Many bloomed allium plants on a black background crossing over each other with two large pink allium plants in the front

Varied allium plants that are in different stages of blooming and dying

Many bloomed allium plants on a black background crossing over each other with two large pink allium plants in the front

Many bloomed allium plants on a black background crossing over each other.

Many bloomed allium plants on a black background crossing over each other.

Varied allium plants that are in different stages of blooming and dying

UTA Artist Space

In partnership with UTA Artist Space, Valerie worked with several multidisciplinary artists to design florals in tandem with their gallery openings.

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A floral arrangement on a grey pedestal with red and pink amaryllis flowers and bulbs

A floral arrangement on a grey pedestal with red and pink amaryllis flowers and bulbs

Amaryllis' Garden

with Mario Joyce

A floral arrangement on a white pedestal with puffy light and dark green plants and small pink flowers on the sides

Group Exhibit

A floral arrangement on a white pedestal with puffy light and dark green plants and small pink flowers on the sides

three arrangements of flowers, two with striped black and white vases and one with a tall black vase all with green and pink florals

Imagine There's No Bunny

with Ryan Wilde

Three arrangements of red, purple and white flowers in white textured vases with one arrangement on a pedestal

with Jeron Braxton

Arrangement of pink, yellow and purple flowers sitting on a white pedestal in a gallery.

The Sound Of Our Souls

Group Exhibit

Arrangement of pink, yellow and purple flowers next to a gallery filled with black folding chairs.

The Sound Of Our Souls

Group Exhibit

A food cart overflowing with orange and purple carnations on a street in front of a sign that says 'Topless Dancers'

A food cart overflowing with orange and purple carnations in a white room in front of a window.

Fruits of Our Labor

A tribute to Los Angeles vendors and laborers.

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Recreating Dutch Still Life Paintings

Recreating the still-life paintings of Rachel Ruysch.

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An arrangement of pink, red, white and yellow flowers and fruit in front of a black background.

Recreating Dutch Still Life Paintings

Recreating the still-life paintings of Rachel Ruysch.

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Still life with flowers

Rachel Ruysch, 1707

An arrangement of flowers with a pomegranate and a knife hanging on a black wall.

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Festoon of flowers hanging on a nail

Rachel Ruysch, 1682

A close up of an arrangement of flowers and fruit.

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Fruit and Insects

Rachel Ruysch, 1711

A bright red and orange piñata made of flowers and plants.

A colorful celebration for Valerie Jurado Botanical Design’s 14th year in business.

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A women hitting a bright red flower-piñata with a piñata stick in a white room with a window.

A women hitting a bright red flower-piñata with a piñata stick in a white room with a window.

A women hitting a bright red flower-piñata with a piñata stick in a white room with a window.

A women standing with a piñata stick behind a bright red flower-piñata that's been hit to pieces

A large round hoop-like arrangement of yellow flowers with green foliage in the desert

A self-funded installation done in three parts across Southern California.

Portals blends visual art and botanical design together to create illusion and intrigue in unlikely places.

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A large round hoop-like arrangement of yellow flowers with green foliage in the desert.

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Mustard, Crespedia, Acacia, Umbrella fern, Solidaster

El Mirage Lake

A women running away from a large round arrangement of yellow flowers with green foliage.

Mustard, Crespedia, Acacia, Umbrella fern, Solidaster

El Mirage Lake

A woman holding bright green hops plants next to a black stepladder.

A women creating an arrangement of hops plants on a white wall.

A women standing on a ladder making a funny face while she looks down from her plant installation project.

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Vacated office space, DTLA

A colorful and textured arrangement of recycled flowers on the floor of a white room with a window.

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Material: A collection of dead and decaying flowers from studio waste

Loft space, DTLA

A Love Letter to Socal

The merging of two of Southern California’s icons – poppies and the beach.

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Various colored poppies that appear to be growing from the sand on a beach on a bright sunny day in Los Angeles

Various colored poppies that appear to be growing from the sand on a beach on a bright sunny day in Los Angeles

Pink peace lilies and dark green ficus plants on a black background.

One of three carefully selected floral artists to design for the JHPiego Gala, Valerie’s arrangements were inspired by the patterns and colors of Africa. JHPiego provides healthcare to moms and kids in vulnerable communities and remote areas around the world.

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A small view of pink peace lilies and pine cones on a black background

Pink peace lilies and dark green ficus plants on a black background.

AAPI Heritage Month

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Arrangement of large palm with ferns and Filipino painted bowls on a black background.

Filipino American Heritage Month

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