Spring - Summer displays

Hi,
Had some time today to try out a couple of displays.
First my Box tree with a transitional scroll late spring - early summer + accent.

Blackthorn with iris scroll and accent.



A little challenging in the use of the blackthorn's table I admit, but it's all good experimentation.

Same tree different scroll and accent.



Your comments are very welcome.

Jeremy wrote:Hi,
Had some time today to try out a couple of displays.
First my Box tree with a transitional scroll late spring - early summer + accent.

This is a minchou hyougu style scroll, which is considered an informal styling, and can be very good for display. At first glance I thought the top sumie were maple leaves, but looking close maybe there are blossoms in the picture...I think...so to me seems to be early spring...but maybe wrong...

Some people prefer earthtones for the kireji (cloth on the scroll) for a bonsai display....But the reason I do not like this cloth is it seems to make the bottom shihon (painting) disappear. Sorry not a better critique of the overall display....

Jeremy wrote:Same tree different scroll and accent.



Your comments are very welcome.

Hi Jeremy

Lovely tree on a awesome stand, the scroll is a bit heavy for me....Were can I buy a stand like this?...Please pm me.

Kind regards Yvonne

Jeremy wrote:Same tree different scroll and accent.



Your comments are very welcome.

This is not technically a scroll...the word scroll in Japanese is 掛け軸 kakejiku which is something rolled on an axis. This would be called a Tansaku kake　This is the most informal picture/scroll type (Sou no Sou) and I think works well. Those Tansaku Kake I have usually seen displayed are hung higher. Do not know if you can move it up higher in the display.

Just some thoughts FWIW...

Kakejiku Thank you for you reply.

I am a work in progress with regards to displaying my trees within a seasonal display. I have gleaned as much info regarding a refined display aesthetic, but other than pictures and a very small number of books in Japanese to guide me, I am limited to my own taste and items I have collected over the years. Any input is greatly appreciated.

blossoms in the picture...I think...so to me seems to be early spring...but maybe wrong...

Yes they are blossoms, I spoke to a Japanese exchange student at my uni. and she suggested it as late spring, but I think you are correct.

But the reason I do not like this cloth is it seems to make the bottom shihon (painting) disappear. Sorry not a better critique of the overall display....

The top blossom picture is a reflective gold, while the lower picture is much more subdued. The exposure might have made the lower picture appear muddy.

Thank you again for your honest reply. I'll keep on learning and enjoying my journey.

Yvonne Graubaek wrote:

Jeremy wrote:Same tree different scroll and accent.
Your comments are very welcome.

Hi Jeremy

Lovely tree on a awesome stand, the scroll is a bit heavy for me....Were can I buy a stand like this?...Please pm me.

Kind regards Yvonne

Hi Yvonne,
Sorry I was given the stand years ago. My friend has tried to get more without any sucess.

Kakejiku wrote:

Jeremy wrote:Same tree different scroll and accent.
Your comments are very welcome.

This is not technically a scroll...the word scroll in Japanese is 掛け軸 kakejiku which is something rolled on an axis. This would be called a Tansaku kake　This is the most informal picture/scroll type (Sou no Sou) and I think works well. Those Tansaku Kake I have usually seen displayed are hung higher. Do not know if you can move it up higher in the display.
Just some thoughts FWIW...

Kakejiku,
Yes I can adjust the height. How much higher would you suggest?

Great to read all the replies
This was part of our pre set up for the Exmouth this weekend, Jerry is displaying the Box and the Blackthorn and I will use a Scott's Pine. there will be plenty of picks on Monday.
Here are some more from yesterday











Regards Chris

This is really great. Thanks guys, please keep it going!

Russell Coker wrote:
This is really great. Thanks guys, please keep it going!

Thank you Russell,

I posted this before, back in April, but I am hoping this is a better place to attract further advice.
So, here is another seasonal blackthorn display put together recently.
It alludes to a welsh hedgerow late spring, just incase the seasonal bit is a bit vague.



I feel the table is a little heavy and the accent a little visually heavy. Overall i am pleased with this moment I made.

Chris T. tells me he is not sure with the pink on the scroll, but I am secure in my sexuality.

Hi,
Spent the day at the Exmouth show today. Had a good day chatting and sharing with old and new bonsai buddies.

So, here is my Blackthorn display.

Hi,
Had a disaster with my scroll, the night before it became wet without me realising. When I unrolled it at the show The whole length was water stained.
I was convinced to hang it hoping it might dry out and improve. I did dry, but not improve.

My dampish box display.



Not doubt others will post more from the Exmouth show later.

Hi Jeremy,
Good show wasnt it, i thought it was one of the most relaxed and enjoyable ones I've been to.

Just a theory that may work.....water staining always leaves the darkest and most obvious mark where the damp and dry section meets. how about making the whole scroll evenly damp??? would this 'even out' the visible mark.

very much a theory though. cheers Marcus

Great display but send Jerry to dancing school
reg Paul

paul.spearman wrote: Great display but send Jerry to dancing school
reg Paul

Hi Paul,
Ok, I'm game.

I like to be open to everything. Variety is the spice of life.

marcus watts wrote:Hi Jeremy,
Good show wasnt it, i thought it was one of the most relaxed and enjoyable ones I've been to.

Hi Marcus,
It was great fun, but Exmouth always are.
Your talent demo was excellent, very informative and well presented, Thank you.

marcus watts wrote: a theory that may work.....water staining always leaves the darkest and most obvious mark where the damp and dry section meets. how about making the whole scroll evenly damp??? would this 'even out' the visible mark.
very much a theory though. cheers Marcus

I'll have to give it a go, got nothing to lose, it's unusable as is. Will B suggested the same approach.
A few stiff drinks to get me in the mood might help before I commit to it.

Jeremy wrote:I'll have to give it a go, got nothing to lose, it's unusable as is. Will B suggested the same approach.
A few stiff drinks to get me in the mood might help before I commit to it.

just another hunch but try neat vodka - to soak it with !!!! but then i started looking into it and there are a couple of 'proper' ways to do it

paper restoring

there is a scroll maker on here though I think- he may have a few hints to pass on about restoration and rescue ?

nice pic m8, I really enjoyed the whole day. cheers

marcus watts wrote:
there is a scroll maker on here though I think- he may have a few hints to pass on about restoration and rescue ?

Hi Marcus,
He was kind enough to email me and suggested,

.."if you want to apply a wash to the scroll the painting would be better to be removed, washed and remounted into a new scroll...I would never recommend just spraying anything onto a finished scroll to anyone."

"actually a little bit of weathering and wear can sometimes enhance the display, depending on how bad it is."

He did suggest I might consider remounting it, but that is a lot beyond me.