Today, I took my daughter to the State Gallery of New South Wales. I
always enjoy visiting it, but this time the Asian section had a couple of
things related to bonsai. The entrance of the section was marked by a large Chinese
viewing stone from lake Taihu. I am used to seeing such stones in Chinese gardens,
but seeing it in a sterile setting of a gallery surrounded by lots of negative
space gave it a very contemporary air (see the image below).
Another exhibit that drew my attention was a beautiful flower bulb
bowl. It was about 30 cm in diameter and even had couple of drainage holes (see images
below). This simple, but elegant porcelain ware with a blueish celadon glaze was produced in
Jingdezhen during Yongzheng period of Qing dynasty (1723-35).
I would like to finish this post with something not related to bonsai.
Some 19th century Japanese tsubas. All inspired by nature (images below).
