British Shohin Association 1st show 2006

Great little trees

A report from the 1^st British Shohin Association (BSA) show, which was held at the 28^th and 29^th of January 2006, at Willowbog Bonsai in Northern England.

It was a joy to see the efforts done putting up this show, and the quality surprised me positively. A lot of very good Shohin and middle sized Chuhin where at display, presenting both well-developed and talented trees.

The president of BSA, 2005 Gingko award winning Caroline Scott (UK), displayed a beautiful collection of Shohin, and hold also a speak about displaying Shohin-bonsai the right way.

I joined Italian Marco Invernizzi doing a speak about Shohin matters; going through caretaking, aesthetical views, development of Shohin from cuttings, and other subjects covering the issue, supplied by questions from the audience. Marco also gave a slide presentation of his personal photographs taken at the Gafuten exhibition in Kyoto, which is the largest Shohin-bonsai exhibition in Japan.

Marco, who is an enthusiastic speaker and lover of Shohin-bonsai also did a workshop with a group of very interested participants, and an eagerly listening audience too.

My overall impression is that this was a very fine start for the BSA, which will be a good platform for the development of Shohin-bonsai in Europe the coming years. The exhibited Shohin-bonsai showed a big effort is put into Shohin-bonsai in the UK, by people seriously devoted to the art.

Caroline Scott

Caroline Scott showing how to exhibit Shohin-bonsai.

This exhibition I am sure will grow in volume, and the inspiration gained by attending such an event will surely gather a larger number of enthusiasts in the future.

The friendly and very enjoyably spirit present this weekend, also makes it worthwhile being part of the BSA.

Kind regards

Morten Albek

Photos

Marco Invernizzi