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[IBC] Mica Pots
it sound like another case of traditional vs. contemporary...
as with anything... smiles, alicia diplaced to zone 9, LA waiting to get back to Hawaii... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy Rutledge" To: Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 10:59 AM Subject: [IBC] Mica Pots Hi Mark, ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Hill" Hi all... Here's a question to prolong this thread ..... Why are mica pots not preferred show containers? snip Is it simply because ceramic pots cost much more, therefore they must be better ? Sounds a bit snooty to me !! Mark Hill ------------------------------- I'll bite. Yes, it's snooty - for the same reason that diamonds are coveted over cubic zirconia, though from most views, the CZ looks beautiful and dazzling. The reason is twofold (at least): 1) This is an art. The art of bonsai display is one that touts quality and, in many cases, is concerned with ties to the artistry of long ago (antique chinese pots for high quality bonsai in an exhibit) or of today (great modern potters). Also, the subtle aesthetic quality that an excellent bonsai pot can convey as part of a bonsai display is prized for obvious reasons. 2) We're human. When dealing with artistry - an admittedly snooty endeavor (and define "snooty" at your peril) - the specific quality of the elements involved has an impact on the viewer (from small to enormous) AND the exhibitor. Humans generally enjoy exhibiting and viewing rare quality and great craftsmanship more than we enjoy exhibiting and viewing "plastic" make-do elements. Often, what we know about an objet d'art impacts our enjoyment. So sure, recognize that bonsai artistry has snooty elements. Every art does and for simple reasons. However, thinking that to be a negative is just silly, and deriding bonsai for its elements of snootiness does the art and enthusiasts no good. It's just part of this endeavor. Care about it or not, but criticize it makes us look silly. Kind regards, Andy Rutledge www.andyrutledge.com/palaver/main.htm zone 8, Texas ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Marc Zimmerman++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Marc Zimmerman++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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