Julian Tsai—Bonsai Art vs Craft
Finding a balance in Contemporary American Bonsai
Craft is the technique & horticulture of growing healthy trees
Art is leveraging the technique in specific styles
Bonsai is uniquely powerful, in its ability to express age and time.
Age in representation, age in cultivation.
“Mochikomi”—more of a feeling (age) instead of a singular definition. A sense of belonging in its place. Bark, lichen, patina, broad canopies, etc.
Health & horticulture first, followed by craft, finally art
