I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Adrian Higgins. He wrote an article about my kusamono work that was featured in the July 30, 2020 edition of the Washington Post.
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I participated in an Exhibit at the Pacific Bonsai Museum, titled “Natives”. This exhibit featured trees from the Pacific Bonsai Museum and bonsai artists, Scott Elser, Michael Hagedorn, Randy Knight, Ryan Neil and Dan Robinson; ceramicist, Victoria Chamberlain; visual artist, Iuna Tinta; and myself. I created kusamono accent plants for the bonsai.
Read MoreOver the past few years, I have continued to include articles that focus on the “other” components that enhance the presentation of bonsai - giving a sense of completion. In particular, the journal has featured numerous articles on bonsai containers and most recently on bonsai stands. It is only appropriate that an article on the nature of accent plants completes the cycle - in this case an overview of kusamono.
Read MoreIn July of 2015, I made a blog post about The 3rd National Juried Bonsai Pot Exhibition, in which I had made some kusamono in the pots of some of the previous years winners. One of the kusamono I made was an Iris cristata ‘Tennessee White’ in a pot by April Grimsby.
Read MoreMost species of plants used for kusamono require a cold period. As daylight hours shorten and temperatures drop in the fall season, the plants need their immature growth to harden off. By the time frosts first arrive, it’s time to bring them in.
Read MoreOn June 12, 2015, the National Bonsai Foundation (NBF) hosted the 3rd National Juried Bonsai Container Exhibition opening reception was held in the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the U.S. National Arboretum.
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My name is Young Choe, and I am a Kusamono artist. Please enjoy my website and stay tuned for updates.
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