Over the years I’ve come to expect directional bonsai to be displayed next to shohin box displays.
Box display with shimpaku that leans toward the center of the display
At Gafu-ten, I was surprised by how many of these trees shared their own stand with the accent plant.
Box display with an additional stand
Close-up of shimpaku and accent on secondary stand
As I looked at more of these stands and slabs, I began to appreciate how they provided additional visual weight to the side of the box stands, particularly for the larger sized shohin displays.
When viewed on their own, they make pleasantly complete mini-displays. Here are several of my favorites from the exhibit.
Crabapple
Jasmine
Princess persimmon
Shimpaku
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Mr K Ward says
An exellent piece, superb trees and exhibits! I just wish on the initial photos of trees on display the stands were included in the shot. The tree, pot and display stand combination is such an intrinsic part of the overall pleasure for the viewer. Yet the stands are cropped from the shots, missing a vital element.
Jonas Dupuich says
Hi Mr K Ward – thanks for the note! I love the stands too, will try to strike a balance of pics with and without stands going forward. Thanks!