Page 57 - BSAM 2016 Q2

“Quality bonsai is achieved by taking some initial risks early in the plant’s development, and conducting the necessary steps, the correct work, to set the best possible structure from the beginning. Only by doing so, can we get better quality bonsai.” – Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan
From October 2nd through the 4th, The Bonsai Symposium 2015 was held at Jardín Selecto, a garden center located in greater San Juan. is elegant exhibit, which included all sizes of trees, was enjoyed by many local
bonsai artists and plant lovers. e blue-green top and the white background part of the décor were a great contrast to the trees and made the experience much more visually appealing.
Throughout the opening night ceremony, the exhibit had special lighting to showcase the display in a di erent way. During the day, special illumination was incorporated on the trees. A touch of yellow light behind the white background enabled the guests to feel like they were witnessing the sunset. e exhibit was open to all bonsai artists, thus participation included beginners as well as more advanced artists.
The Dry Garden
Mr. Alexis Feliciano, a local landscape designer, was contracted to make a front garden for the event. In his design, Mr. Feliciano used an old pony tail palm, formally placed in a huge ornate pot, as the focal point. Taking into consideration the theme of the event, a variegated Hibiscus tilliaceus bonsai was incorporated into the display; artistically placed near a water basin with water lilies and colorful fish. Mr. Feliciano
constructed all the elements of the dry garden in unique harmony, resulting in an unparalleled visual experience. Blending di erent varieties of succulents, cacti and agave species with di erent kinds of stones and gravel, this beautiful dry garden was the perfect way to welcome and lead the guests to the main exhibit.
Top; Ficus microcarpa “tigerbark”
by David Soto displayed at the entrance to the event.
Bottom; A contemporary presentation of a Premna and a Ficus salicaria by Jorge Suria
April/May/June 2016 | BCI | 55