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26 - What can fine art do for bonsai? Sculptor Benjamin Keating pontificates.
In today's episode, Kevin and Benjamin Keating discuss his history in art and how he got into bonsai, challenges associated with displaying bonsai in art galleries for long periods, Ben's bonsai + metal marriage projects in progress, and what to look forward to from Ben's art!
The video version is available here (follow along to see Ben's trees in development during the garden tour):
https://youtu.be/j5mIz2ateOE
Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are available here.
See you in the next episode!
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Guest Info:
Benjamin is an artist specializing in metal sculptures and now he is exploring ways to combine that skill set into bonsai including using metal sculptures as containers, incorporating sculptures into the tree, and even branching into commercial production of Raku-style bonsai pottery. The first 50 of his new line of large Raku-style pots are available on an invitation-only basis. Contact him through his social media or website to apply with a picture of your tree!
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Sponsor Info:
. Email us at [email protected] if you would like to discuss sponsoring an episode! Sponsor information will be read on air and be included in the show notes.
Support the Pod:
Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us through Spotify or by sponsoring an episode (contact us directly for that). All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month would be a great help!
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonsaitimepodcast/support
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Podcast Info:
The Bonsai Time Podcast is hosted, edited, & produced by Kevin Faris, Ryan Huston, & Kelly Lui. Learn more about the podcast at the links below. We expect to post new interviews and reflections monthly!
Your hosts can be found below:
Music by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them at the links below.
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More Bonsai Projects by Ryan:
Read more about Ryan's bonsai blog below.
https://www.InVivoBonsai.com/
Find my bonsai seeds for sale here. Each seed kit sold comes with my full 10-year bonsai-from-seed guide.
https://www.invivobonsai.com/p/sales.html#Seeds
Find me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok as well if you need more bonsai in your feed.
Also, check out some of my video editing work for the Puget Sound Bonsai Association and Columbus Bonsai Society's demonstration archives below.
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In today's episode, Kevin and Benjamin Keating discuss his history in art and how he got into bonsai, challenges associated with displaying bonsai in art galleries for long periods, Ben's bonsai + metal marriage projects in progress, and what to look forward to from Ben's art!
The video version is available here (follow along to see Ben's trees in development during the garden tour):
https://youtu.be/j5mIz2ateOE
Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are available here.
See you in the next episode!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guest Info:
Benjamin is an artist specializing in metal sculptures and now he is exploring ways to combine that skill set into bonsai including using metal sculptures as containers, incorporating sculptures into the tree, and even branching into commercial production of Raku-style bonsai pottery. The first 50 of his new line of large Raku-style pots are available on an invitation-only basis. Contact him through his social media or website to apply with a picture of your tree!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor Info:
. Email us at [email protected] if you would like to discuss sponsoring an episode! Sponsor information will be read on air and be included in the show notes.
Support the Pod:
Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us through Spotify or by sponsoring an episode (contact us directly for that). All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month would be a great help!
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonsaitimepodcast/support
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Podcast Info:
The Bonsai Time Podcast is hosted, edited, & produced by Kevin Faris, Ryan Huston, & Kelly Lui. Learn more about the podcast at the links below. We expect to post new interviews and reflections monthly!
Your hosts can be found below:
Music by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them at the links below.
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More Bonsai Projects by Ryan:
Read more about Ryan's bonsai blog below.
https://www.InVivoBonsai.com/
Find my bonsai seeds for sale here. Each seed kit sold comes with my full 10-year bonsai-from-seed guide.
https://www.invivobonsai.com/p/sales.html#Seeds
Find me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok as well if you need more bonsai in your feed.
Also, check out some of my video editing work for the Puget Sound Bonsai Association and Columbus Bonsai Society's demonstration archives below.
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