Japanese Bonsai Masters
Two bonsai masters have shared ancient secrets behind the art and mastery of their centuries old trees which are lovingly maintained every single day.
Japanese bonsai masters. For more information read the shunka en bonsai page or check the bonsai artist profile of kunio kobayashi. His new and radical approach to how he styled bonsai was first seen as breaking with too many traditions but soon he was widely recognized and respected. Works created by bonsai masters are artistic marvels and sold for huge sums totaling hundreds of thousands or even millions of yen. His nursery shunkaen is located in tokyo and is open to visitors.
A bonsai work is never complete because the living plants it is composed of are continually growing. Bonsai master breeds happiness in a pot from beer cans to bedside tables 15 time winner of bonsai competitions kunio kobayashi extols the art of micro pruning by julian ryall 21 september 2009. As part of his training boon helped set up and work every major japanese bonsai show. Born in ōmiya ku saitama japan on march 31 1940 kimura is widely regarded as a genius and pioneer in the world of bonsai.
Many of his students and apprentices have also gone on to become masters in their own right. His goal today is to share his bonsai expertise and knowledge with other bonsai enthusiasts through his teachings see tips. Kimura s work is among the most famous and important of contemporary bonsai in japan. He had the privilege to train with one of the most famous bonsai masters in japan.
Its owner master kobayashi is one of the most well known bonsai artists in the world and has won the prestigious prime minister award in japan 4 times. This is why bonsai creations require daily care and attention and a considerable investment of time. Kunio kobayashi japan hundreds of experts worldwide devote their lives to bonsai.
Masahiko kimura s bonsai garden master masahiko kimura s garden mr. The ancient secrets behind their centuries old trees.