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A bonsai is not a photographic picture of a tree but an
interpretation of this tree. So Bonsai is an art. |
Artist
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Please, humility... |
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It is because you are always looking for a balance - in
watering, trimming, etc. - that bonsai art is a school of moderation. |
Bonsai
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A bonsai is a tree grown in a pot, the size and the
silhouette of which are controlled by trimming, wiring, etc. |
Calligraphy
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Humility, control of gesture - and of thought too - art of
emptiness, draw calligraphy up to bonsai art. |
China
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Cradle of Bonsai. |
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A peculiar creation in this case, because the bonsai and
the artist interact. |
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The secret of success. |
Emptiness
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You must define empty spaces in the tree. Elsewhere, its
silhouette will be confused. |
Ethics
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Humility, respect of life... |
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Essential! |
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Ephemeral, the Japanese floral arrangement is impregnated
with the same philosophy than the bonsai which is perennial. |
Indoor
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This kind of tree cannot survive in your area during the
cold season. So, you have to keep it in a greenhouse - cold or warmed,
or in your house. |
Japan
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Home of the Bonsai art since the 6th century. |
Nature
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You could say that "natural" bonsais exist. They
grow in hostile environments. This kind of bonsai is called "yamadori"
because, generally, they are found in the mountain. |
Novice
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Perhaps a future enthusiast... |
Outdoor bonsai
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This kind of tree live in the climate of your area. So,
you must keep it in the garden. |
Pot
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For the artist, the pot and the bonsai which lives in it
are like a picture and its frame. The pot must emphasize the spirit of
the tree without catching eye too much. |
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Novices are afraid by repotting. Yet, repotting and
trimming the roots regenerate the trees. |
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The style of a bonsai refers to its shape. Generally, it
is named by a Japanese word. |
Symmetry
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Avoid it, absolutely. |
Time
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The time works as much as the gardener. Perhaps more! |
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To trim does not endanger a bonsai. It is the way to
balance the strength of the different parts of the tree. |
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Japanese masters tell their disciples that three years are
necessary to learn correct watering. |
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Some styles cannot be shaped without wiring. |
