I know it’s old news (2007) but this tree almost floors me with just how good it is. Do you agree? Am I crazy for falling love? I don’t think so. It’s a Pemphis Acidua from the The 9th Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention and Exhibition in Bali. The photo is by KiJaduk LuputSuwuk. I don’t know who the artist is, but there’s a great article about the convention on The Art of Bonsai Project (and thanks to Bonsaimania for first showing me this tree on facebook).
But here’s the thing
The Bali Convention is full of trees of this caliber. True, they are from the tropics where trees develop overnight, but still…
And the culture too
The photos of the cultural events at the convention look as exciting as the bonsai. And I’ll bet the food was a crazy sumptuous delight. Really, why wasn’t I there? Why weren’t you there? Next time.
2011 anyone?
It’s going to be in Takamatsu Japan. Not exactly Bali but the bonsai, the entertainment and the food will no doubt be top notch (as will the prices).
No slouch this one either, but just representative of the dozens of other trees at the convention. It’s another Pemphis acidua BTW.
Ah yes. I remember my reaction the first time I saw this tree. It gives you that feeling that is kind of mixed. At first it reminds you why you do Bonsai. This tree is like a little hit of heroin or something when you werent expecting it.
Then that little anger or anoyance feeling because ita a pic of a tree on the other side of the world and it its not a few feet away on your bench.
Elliott
Thanks Elliott. Yeah, it really is an exceptional tree. Grace and elegance. Heroin, no experience here. Envy, naw, doesn’t help.
Ahh!!! Very good memories. One of the best ASPAC conventions.
Kind regards,
Jose Luis
Thanks Jose,
Yeah, so much vital creative bonsai energy happening on the western rim of the Pacific.