Episodes
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
David Crust
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
The self-proclaimed punk rocker of bonsai–David Crust, sat down with us to share in a wonderful conversation that touched on life, art, bonsai, and connection. With over 45 years of experience, he has shifted the rules of bonsai and won international acclaim with his unique approach and style.
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Dan Robinson: Part 2
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
In part 2 of our interview with Dan Robinson, we explore his personal history and approach to bonsai compared to traditional methods. Dan, who is the artist and owner of Elandan Gardens in Bremerton, Washington, has significantly influenced the world of bonsai with his unique perspective. Tune into this verbal telling of history to learn more about his fascinating approach to bonsai.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Dan Robinson: Part 1
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Dan Robinson owns and operates Elandan Gardens in Bremerton, Washington. His seminars and workshops on bonsai carving and sculptural processes present a unique perspective–emphasizing natural forms and rejecting prescribed rules that he feels restrict artistic expression. During a recent trip to his garden, the Mirai team spent one-on-one time with Dan, exploring his unique perspective and horticultural approach to the bonsai art form over his prolonged and illustrious career.
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Steen Christensen
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Teaching, growing, and cultivating trees for over 30 years–Steen Christensen walks us through one of the most cutting-edge landscaping projects in reforestation history. He shares personal insight on collecting seeds, preserving the genetics of the North American forests, and his focused attempts at curbing climate change.
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Spring Garden Updates
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Ryan and Ira recount the most recent bonsai shuffle caused by an unexpected (and unprecedented) April snowstorm, and take a trip down memory lane in honor of Mirai's 12th anniversary.
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Eli Akins: Waldo Street Pottery
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
In this episode of Asymmetry, we sit down with Eli Akins—the proprietor of Waldo Street Pottery. Eli has a growing ceramic presence in the North American community. His work has taken on significant levels of evolution, which highlight his dedication to mastering the craft. Join us for a tremendous discussion of ceramics, the interaction and overlapping of music as a medium, and practicing bonsai.
To see more of Eli's work, check out his website www.waldostreetpottery.com/
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Jan Culek: The Quiet Rockstar
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Jan Culek's lightweight stone slabs have unleashed the imagination at Mirai, bringing compositions to life that would otherwise not be possible. In a recent, long-anticipated visit to Mirai from his native Czech Republic, Jan takes a break from styling in the workshop to have a conversation with Ryan and Ira about his journey into stone, why he doesn't like pots, and what's next in the journey of one of the most innovative bonsai professionals working in Europe today.
For more of Jan Culeks's work, see www.bonsaimirai.com.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Kate Brelje
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
In this episode of Asymmetry, we deviate away from our standard bonsai geekery to share in an engaging conversation with Kate Brelje, a doctoral candidate at Temple University. Tune in this week as Kate walks us through her thesis study on plant care and the ethics that surround our relationships with plants.
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Jonathan Cross - Return of the Soda Fire
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
In this episode of Asymmetry, we celebrate the release of a new soda fired ceramics collection from Jonathan Cross. Travel back in time, and into the future of his soda firing journey, and see these incredible geometric vessels, now available only on Mirai Goods.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Adam Jones - Tree House Bonsai
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
In this episode we get to sit down with Adam Jones of Tree House Bonsai. Adam not only broke the mold by apprenticing at the highly coveted Mansei-en bonsai gardens, but also has established himself as a functioning professional in the Japanese bonsai community. A deep thinker, talented artist and a person in the sphere of bonsai who is sure to leave a significant and positive imprint on the relationship between east and west.