About

Amanda Forgash is the Midwest-based botanical artist behind petalpushr. Her current focus is dried floral art, workshops and event floral (weddings, corporate galas, brand activations, etc.).

The petalpushr aesthetic is rooted architectural silhouettes with an abundance of texture and pops of color mixed in with natural elements.

Her dried pieces, especially the domes, are meant to transfix the viewer and transport them to imagined alien landscapes. Amanda’s work takes natural materials and makes them feel otherworldly, incorporating unconventional elements like sea barnacles and sponge mushrooms as well as hand-painted botanicals liked dried palm leaves.

Email: hello@petalpushr.com

Amanda's background is in fresh floral design for weddings, with 10+ years of bringing floral magic to your big day. She is currently taking on limited wedding & event dates for 2023. Submit an inquiry form if interested in working with her on your next wedding or event.

Amanda creates botanical installations for local music acts, storefront windows, and art galleries, and has participated in various floral design competitions and projects around Chicago and Milwaukee.