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of cut marks, wire scars, and shoddy branch taper are
now glaringly obvious. True craftsmanship reaching
back to the infancy of a bonsai can be traced.
The two largest bonsai exhibitions in Japan are held
at the end of November and beginning of February.
There is an inherent risk to bringing high quality bon-
sai into a heated, low humidity space for two weeks There was a sense of formality that made the bonsai Top left and right; William
like at the Kokufu-ten, but it’s also a great lift to the on display that much more regal. N. Valavanis conducted a
spirit for those who appreciate Nature’s beauty. The event is the brainchild of Steven Ziesel; Director demonstration and a critique
While this exhibition in Kannapolis, North Caro- of The Nutrition Research Institute for The Univer- of the exhibition.
lina, has a short track-record, it sets a precedent for sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and seasoned Bottom; John Geanangel’s
other organizations to pursue. The experience for me bonsai practitioner. As a scientist and professor, Ste- Ulmus parvifolia ‘Yatsubusa’ raft
style with base accentuated
was enlightening. An exhibition of bonsai in such ven felt that bonsai would be a great creative outlet. well by the long, narrow stone.
a beautiful space added to much to the experience. The Winter Bonsai Silhouette Expo was conceived to

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