I know Sean very well, he has been doing bonsai for almost as
Long as Bill V has and makes some very awesome stands for
Both trees and stones. I personally think it is awesome that
He did the tree. As an artist I am always glad to see new
Approaches to doing things, and.I am glad to see boundaries
Being tested, it means for me that we are moving away from
Just copying art to creating art.
Now, with that said, I don't think everyone needs to worry that
The next new thing in bonsai is going to be silver jins... I have
A feeling that this is not going to catch on. However, I am glad
That it was done, and that it was taken seriously by Kathy. I
Think her critique sounds as though she actually was being
Serious. If one begins to create an alternative world for.a tree,
So to speak, the story it tells still must be consistent all the way
Through, and one must still take into account that the viewer,
However off the wall the story is, is still going to bring in their own
Personal reflections so as to come to terms with and understand
What is being told.
So, one might agree that a tattoo motif on the pot might have been
A nice choice. The jin at the bottom is way to heavy, and should
Of been reduced in mass, perhaps hollowed out. The design of the
Foliage, seems all wrong and does not at least for me work with
The perameters he has set up. I would like to see more of an off
The wall design. The accent plant looks very.happy and lovely, warm
And fuzzy, in total contrast to the cold of the jin, steel and highly
Lacquered pot.
Again, what ever your intentions are as an artist, and what ever it is you
Vision you want to show the world, it still must adhere to the rules
That you are setting up, and must be consistent and fluid.all the way
Through.