Congratulations to Patrik Lüthi of Fukurou, Switzerland! Exquisite entries from 33 of Europe's most talented bonsai potters were featured this year, in the EBPC Pot Display at the prestigious 'Trophy Bonsai Exhibition' over a magnificent 100ft display. The quality and diverse variety of entries this year was particularly impressive, with entries ranging from the classical styles, to cutting edge techniques and contemporary themes. We will look at the display in full in another article.  The winning entry was this striking wide-rim ceramic pot with a Lotus-shaped form and bespoke wooden base, by Fukurou Ceramics of Switzerland. The pot has a wonderful blue/green aquamarine glaze, with impressive crystal nucleation. The lower part of this piece is an intricate, structurally designed wooden base that the pot inserts seamlessly into. Also made by the artist, the structure and inlay technique used here, further showcase his exceptional and varied talents. Fukurou bonsai pots are made and finished with great care and attention to detail and are popular with some of Europe's leading bonsai artists.       ... From Fukurou's EBPC Potter Profile: 'Fukurou Ceramics are the bonsai ceramic creations of Patrik Luthi, a gifted artist from the picturesque country of Switzerland. These high-quality handmade pieces have a touch of the Japanese aesthetic, yet retain a distinctive ‘Fukurou’ style. Designs are inspired by classical forms and are very suitable for use with good quality bonsai trees. ‘As with bonsai, I feel mostly attracted by the traditional pots, but love to develop new glaze recipes and new shapes.’ Being the grandson of a woodsman, and having grown up around the woods, mountains and lakes of Switzerland, Patrik has always had a close affinity with nature and has kept bonsai for over a decade. Studying at the renowned Kitoras Bonsai School under Nicola Crivelli, Patrik has developed a keen eye for bonsai design and aesthetics – an essential requisite for creating high quality bonsai ceramics. Pots are mostly thrown on a potter’s wheel, or slab built and come in a variety of forms. Unglazed wares come in a range of clays, including a wonderful dark grey, and a reddish-brown clay. No commercial glazes are used, as Patrik enjoys experimenting and creating exciting new glazes.' Thank you to Patrik, and all of the talented artists that contributed to the magnificent display of bonsai ceramics this year. Please look out for the coming post on the Pot Display. Thank you for following and supporting the EPBC.
SUBMISSIONS TAKEN FROM 15th JULY - 28th NOVEMBER 2023! CALLING ALL BONSAI CERAMISTS of EUROPE In February 2024, Europe’s most prestigious bonsai exhibition will again be hosting the largest display of high-quality bonsai ceramics in Europe – the EBPC Trophy Pot Display! We love celebrating and bringing more attention to the pots! Since the EBPC first started pot displays in 2015, the POT DISPLAY has become an integral part of leading bonsai exhibitions across Europe, as it has been for many years in Japan. As enthusiasts and professionals alike attach increasing recognition to the importance of quality European bonsai ceramics, the main purpose of the display is to enhance appreciation in the art of bonsai pottery and to highlight the aesthetics and functionality of high-quality bonsai pots.  The pot display will exhibit 100ft of the best in European bonsai ceramics and will be a great education for the general public and bonsai enthusiasts – in addition to being an integral part of Europe’s finest bonsai exhibition. Successful entrants will enjoy viewing their work on display at Europe’s most prestigious exhibition, and additionally each pot displayed will be forever recorded with a half page entry in the celebrated Trophy annual hardback book.   Winning Display 2023. By Sami Amdouni, France.  Thank you for helping to support great European Bonsai Pottery
www.EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective.com  These wonderful pots, handmade in France, have some beautiful unglazed finishes and excellent glazes including; Okinawa, Mursakino, Lichen, Translucent Crackle Green. Check them out in-store NOW! - https://europeanbonsaipottercollective.ecwid.com/EBPC...
 #sabinebesnard #sabinebesnardceramics #ebpcpots #pottery #bonsai #bonsaipots #Europeanbonsaipottercollective #bonsaitree #crystallineglaze #bonsai #盆栽 #盆栽鉢 Www.europeanbonsaipottercollective.com Thank you for helping support great European Bonsai Pottery! Return of The Trophy! In just 10 days from now, Europe’s most prestigious bonsai exhibition, 'The Trophy International Bonsai Exhibition' returns, after 2 years of being postponed due to Covid.
The EBPC has once again arranged for you, Europe’s largest display of exquisite bonsai pots. A 100ft display, this year featuring the ‘Best in European Bonsai Ceramics’! .. Not to be missed! Please also visit us at the EBPC Trade stand, where we will be hosting a few EBPC member artists and have some excellent bonsai ceramics available for sale. We can’t wait for all this exciting weekend has to offer, including catching up with everyone! We hope to see you there! The Trophy by Bonsai Association Belgium European Bonsai Potter Collective #ebpcpots #Europeanbonsaipottercollective #TheTrophy #bonsaiexhibition #bonsaipotdisplay #potdisplay |
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