26 - What can fine art do for bonsai? Sculptor Benjamin Keating pontificates‪.‬ Bonsai Time Podcast

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!


Benjamin Keating on Instagram
Benjamin Keating's website
Raku pot example


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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!


www.BonsaiTimePodcast.com
BonsaiTimePodcast@gmail.com
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https://www.tiktok.com/@bonsaitimepod

Your hosts can be found below:


https://www.instagram.com/kevin_farispnw/
https://www.instagram.com/InVivoBonsai/
https://www.instagram.com/BonsaiWithKelly/

Music by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them at the links below.


https://soundcloud.com/midicancer
https://midicancer.bandcamp.com/

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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.


https://www.facebook.com/InVivoBonsai/
https://www.instagram.com/InVivoBonsai/
https://www.YouTube.com/@InVivoBonsai
https://www.TikTok.com/InVivoBonsai



Also, check out some of my video editing work for the Puget Sound Bonsai Association and Columbus Bonsai Society's demonstration archives below.


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYWnc5qvsHk1UPjcPhalIQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMUxTwUO5Ja2zXIRetMqjPQ


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