How Japanese Aesthetics Influence Bonsai Art | Bonsai-U

[@robertkershaw3191]

Since my retirement in February, 2022 (at age 70 - mandated by law) your passion for Bonsai and lucid instruction have opened a new platform for experiencing beauty; this video on the Japanese aesthetic layers the joyful epiphany. Many, many thanks and blessings to you, Bjorn, and your family.

[@washibonsai5307]

Every video that You make expresses Your passion for the Japanese culture. It is not bonsai only and this is such a precious content for people who love to go deeper into a culture that is so distant but beautiful. Even Your voice radiates for me Your humble appreciation for the subject. Thank You 🙏

[@dirtylocustgardencenter7200]

That was beautiful, informative and healing. Thank you Bjorn 😌

[@victorwilson1337]

Bjorn, this video is fantastic. Thank you.

[@PatriciaOConnorBonsaiBalcony]

Thank you, Bjorn nice shots and composition. Are you there now enjoying Kokofu?

[@motivemystic]

Wow, I absolutely loved this video! As someone who has always been fascinated by bonsai art, it was really interesting to learn about the influence of Japanese aesthetics on this ancient practice. The way they incorporate principles like Wabi-Sabi and Ma into their designs is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing this insightful and beautifully presented content!

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Beautiful shots… love Japanese gardens & anamorphics! 🙌

[@pietroagr10]

Thanks for the beautiful video. As a 20-year-old boy who is passionate about the world of bonsai you made me even more curious about gardens in japan ect. Thank you

[@roger_is_red]

I learned a lot about Japanese art by looking at old scrolls. There are almost always people in them with the message of living in harmony with nature. In bonsai you have a relationship with your trees. You need to understand and appreciate them or your art fails. Jeannine

[@JCBerner]

Such a beautiful video Bjorn - great work :)

[@doctorwafflesphd8109]

Amazing video! I’d love to see you make more Japanese history videos.

[@drachenfliger1368]

Your videos are all really great, nice videography,, nice looks and also informative, these vids have chills

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

I have always understood Japanese aesthetic to be much less ostentatious and simple by comparison to much more elaborate and showy Chinese aesthetic. As as people they were historically poorer and more modest, while looking to China for their art and learning with admiration and respect. Great documentary. 🙏 Very much looking forward to part 2.

[@gaddouen9624]

Thank you so much Björn for the video.

[@davidfieldman2637]

Great video very interesting I have my own Japanese and bonsai garden in yorkshire in uk

[@emy1111]

thanks Bjorn, i’ll definitely be checking out that book. have you read ‘In praise of shadows’ Tanazaki Junichiro …recommend.

[@dk2614]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video and lesson. I feel fortunate that you have shared this with us!

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Beautiful photos and fascinating subject.

[@stateoftheart7641]

Such a rich culture there. I so wish to visit the gardens of Kyoto someday. Thank you for such an informative look into the aspect of Bonsai. I can't wait for #2.

[@robertobreglia9224]

Bjorn thank you very much for sharing this interesting video! It's a very important topic in the world of bonsai!👍👍👍👍

[@alfredgrechbonsailicious4827]

So looking forward for the next.

[@robmac5086]

Thanks Bjorn, such a beautiful country.

[@t3dwards13]

Beautiful work as always sir!

[@vchurchill2006]

Ahh I can't wait to go to Japan!! We are going in August.

[@tuclance]

*absolutely fantastic video ty*

[@BONSAIenCORTO]

In Spain se would say "esto es oro molido".... really thank you.

[@murphyorama]

I've always believed the Japanese have the most highly developed aesthetic sense in the world and this begins to explain it, thanks, excellent video.

[@angry9901]

Not the Chinese then?

[@stevensu6699]

Not Chinese? Not medieval European? Everything is beautiful in it's own way

[@MrOj53]

Aesthetics beauty is very difficult to talk about. But you know when it is

[@lazysusan7767]

Love your work!!!

[@victortaboada2058]

Beautiful lesson!

[@rocksunderwater]

Bjorn I recently noticed scale on my Mugo pine bonsai, do you recommend a specific treatment while they are dormant? Cheers!

[@jayromalamb6769]

Beauty is a subjective perception and once we realize that we no longer feel the need to argue perceptions.

[@ctk39]

This is a fabulous video, very well done. No doubt about it, Japanese bonsai has a beautiful aesthetic yet in my opinion it falls short of truly representing the age and character present in nature. I look forward to seeing a higher level of bonsai emerge, the future for the art is bright!⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@joannesmith1175]

What's the difference between Japanese and Chinese aesthetics

[@haryartbonsai7630]

Amazing.... Salam teman baru dari Indonesia🇮🇩.. Salam satu Hoby ( Bonsai )

[@winsonboss1240]

Just well done....

thank guy !

[@pauldockery1747]

Thank you

[@mareksbesprozvannijs3463]

Good job

[@navajoauckland6003]

I love how they make severity look simplistic.. when I try it looks like a 3 year old smashed crap up

[@Bonsai.Cook.Shopping.Travel]

Wow beautiful 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@peeweepabalate302]

Its all about inner peace.

[@ndrgrl6530]

Grazie mille Ciao

[@PUMIC]

👏

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌👌🙂🙂

[@tomasferreirarubial1455]

👋👋👋👋👋

[@Book20244]

Sounds good lol

[@bonsaitime621]

Foist

[@DarthMasiah]

it's time

[@veganpullingpower6]

Wow have you got one of those.will they grow anywhere

[@raccoons_stole_my_account]

I'm fascinated by Japanese aesthetics and culture. In many places tending to trees and especially flowers is still seen as effeminate activity that's beneath True Men(tm). Bleargh. It always fascinates me that somewhere else in the world beleifs may be polar opposite. I'd be very interested to read more about this aspect of Japanese culture if anyone has any recommended reading.