CONGRATULATIONS to the 3 winners of GAME 2 |
If you like to see your favourite pot on display at Europe's largest and most prestigious bonsai exhibition, the Trophy Exhibition in Belgium, please contact Alex Rudd of the EBPC on Alex@EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective.com, with three images of the pot, and a brief description including maker and approximate age. We are determined to create the most impressive and educational display possible, so please get in touch, and share your passion with others! |
Selected pots will also be recorded for all time in the highly regarded Trophy book, from Bonsai Association Belgium.
The 2019 book has approximately 50 pages dedicated to the pot display alone.
... To get your copy of the 2019 book, please contact secretaris@bonsaiassociation.be .
Many thanks!
Alex
Here is a brief overview of parts of the show from the EBPC perspective.
EBPC Trade Stand
EBPC Focus: EBSS Exhibition trees in European made bonsai pots
This year, a large number of the trees in the exhibition were in high quality European bonsai pots, in addition to Japanese or antique Chinese containers, which made selecting the 'EBPC Best Match European Pot and Tree' winner a difficult task. After much deliberation however, three of the EBPC member potters and myself all agreed on the eventual outcome.
EBPC Award for the 'EBSS Best Match Bonsai Pot and Tree 2019'
As can be seen above, many of the trees were beautifully paired with their European pots, so this was a difficult call to make, however, each of the judges were in agreement on the winner - this beautiful Ulmus Carpinifolie in a shallow rectangular Bryan Albright bonsai pot by Martin Nielson of Denmark.
An explanation of our thoughts ...
- The width of the pot is perfect; it does not 'clash' with the foliage by being the same width, and as the tree is taller than it is wide, the pot width is less than the width of the foliage spread, and by just the right amount.
- The shallow profile of this pot gives this composition a landscape impression of a tree in an open field.
- The shallow pot depth also enhances the trunk of the tree.
- The straight lines of the rectangle balance the composition and harmonise with the feminine characteristics of the tree.
- This shape does not clash with the round foliage mass as a round pot might.
- The soft glaze in blue with hints of light browns compliments beautifully the colours of the autumnal turning leaves.
- The 'shibui' form of the pot, together with this soft yet vibrant glaze, do not overpower the tree - but act to emphasise the trunk and the beautiful colour within the well ramified foliage mass.
There were also around 10 EBPC potter members trading themselves, and it was wonderful to catch up with them and our customers and friends from around Europe. A final thank you must go out to the incredible organisers of this event, Fred and Stephanie Chenal, whose tireless work throughout the year make it possible for so many to gain enjoyment from such a well organised and friendly event. ... See you next year!
European Bonsai San Exhibition (EBBS) at Saulieu - Next weekend, the 12th/13th October 2019!!
6/10/2019
This exhibition has improved year on year and the standard of trees, demonstrations and traders is superb. The organisers have also done an incredible job creating a show with a warm friendly atmosphere.
With many of Europe's finest trees on show, and demonstrators on the level of Bjorn Bjorholm, Mauro Stemberg, and Jan Culek, including many other attractions (superb new EBPC pots for example!) this is a show not to be missed!
Alex
AuthorArticles are written by Alex Rudd unless otherwise stated. |
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