No. 24Large Deciduous
Japanese Maple
William Valavanis
This Kotohime Japanese Maple was introduced to the American Bonsai community in 1971 and showcases one of the oldest examples of its kind.
Open 3D displayThe next chapter
The PBE 2024 archive is now open to everyone.
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3D Bonsai preserves noteworthy displays so enthusiasts, artists, and curious newcomers can return to their structure, balance, and detail.
Featured exhibition
Pacific Bonsai Expo 2024
Explore all 74 exhibition displays from the Pacific Bonsai Expo 2024 as interactive 3D scans, accompanied by photographs and display notes.
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Three displays to begin with
No. 24
No. 53Award winnerXL Conifer
Coast Redwood
Jeremiah Lee
This Coast Redwood, collected as rough stock, has been shaped into a refined tree inspired by the grandeur of redwood forests.
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No. 70Medium
Itoigawa Juniper, Seiju Elm
Tony Henninger & Ron Koh
This Itoigawa Juniper and Seiju Elm display features compact designs, re-styled to highlight their fine branches and contrasting trunk structures.
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About 3D Bonsai
Preserving a temporary art in an enduring form.
3D Bonsai was created by Aaron Kupferman to let people study world-class bonsai beyond the limits of a single photograph or a weekend exhibition. The archive begins with the Pacific Bonsai Expo 2024 and is designed to grow with future galleries.
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