Is there truth to the saying "a bonsai reflects its maker"? Let us clear up your doubts
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[Bonsai enthusiast reflections]
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Clearing up doubts about "a bonsai reflects its maker"
Written by | Luo Wende
Image recommendation | Qiu Zheng
This article is selected from the "Lingnan Bonsai Network Subscription Account"
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That handwriting reflects the person, painting reflects the person, and bonsai likewise reflects the person, seems like a natural and indisputable fact! In terms of generalities, there is some truth to it; but from the perspective of individual characteristics, it is worth questioning.
Calligraphy and painting are arts created by an individual and can be completed in one step; but bonsai is an art co-created by heaven and man, the result of long-term interaction between humans and nature.
From the human factor. There is both individual independent creation and the help of bonsai friends, the guidance of masters, and the suggestions of others. Working behind closed doors makes it hard to create good works and should be abandoned; pooling wisdom makes it easier to create excellent works and should be promoted.
From the natural conditions. First, natural climate, such as the effects of storms, sudden rain, frost and snow, intense heat, thunder and lightning; second, the effects of soil mineral elements, fertilizer and water, microorganisms; third, the length of time in a pot, that is, pot age. And so on. These factors also work together to shape the natural beauty of bonsai.
It can be seen that bonsai creation includes both human-made artificial beauty and heaven-made natural beauty. Bonsai art is an open, wisdom-gathering art, an art co-created by heaven and man.
Obviously, saying that a bonsai reflects its maker, yet also differs from its maker, may be more objective; the factors of heaven and the help of others cannot be ignored.
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