Some of the larger stones at this year’s Japan Suiseki Exhibition were displayed with scrolls. Because the stones take up less visual weight than larger bonsai, the scrolls are larger than what we’re used to seeing in bonsai displays. Stone display with scroll – Furuya ishi Scroll display with stone – Kamogawa fugo oroshi ishi […]
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Highlights from the 7th Japan Suiseki Exhibition
My visits to Japan for the Kokufu exhibit aren’t limited to bonsai excursions. One of my favorite side trips is just a few flights of stairs up from the show. The Japan Suiseki Exhibition has, in its seven year history, quickly become the suiseki show to catch in Japan. Here is a small selection of […]
Viewing stones at the Bay Area Suiseki and Shohin Show
Last weekend wrapped up the first Bay Area Suiseki and Shohin Show. Held at the Lake Merritt Garden Center in Oakland, California, the event was sponsored by the San Francisco Suiseki Kai, California Suiseki Society, Bay Area Shohin Society, California Shohin Society and members of other Bay Area bonsai clubs. Today we’ll look at a […]
The Suiseki Art of Mas Nakajima
Mas Nakajima created beautiful works of art by combining viewing stones with paintings. He referred to this work as Suiseki Art. Masahiro Nakajima with Suiseki Art display Suiseki Art is appreciated by the suiseki and bonsai communities, as well as the broader fine arts community. Mas passed away last week near his home in Oakland, […]
Selections from Japan’s top 100 suiseki at the World Bonsai Convention
The 8th World Bonsai convention featured not only some of Japan’s best bonsai, but also some of its best suiseki. Kamogawa yase ishi The 100 stones on display were assembled by the Nippon Suiseki Association. It was an impressive exhibit. Kamogawa ishi Tanba shiun seki Iyo ishi The stones came in a variety of styles […]