Exploration and appreciation of Lingnan bonsai

[feelings of bonsai people]

Text | Xiamen, Fujian @ Zhou Yingzhi

Every morning, remind yourself that life is short and beautiful, no time to struggle, no time to worry about it. Only by putting down those unnecessary burdens can we move forward chic and unrestrained. Plant a dream tree in your heart and let it grow with us. If there are no clouds, the sky will not be lonely. If there is no sky, where are the clouds moored? Take a breath, raise your head and chest out. I would like to face the light and live up to the grace of time. Life is too short to leave time for regret, if it is not the end, please take up the mission and move on!

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A probe into the Origin of Lingnan Bonsai

Photo, text | Luo Wende

In this paper, the first "Lingnan bonsai network Subscription account"

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Tracing back to its roots and never forgetting its roots, fragrant fragrance appears in the deep roots.

Lingnan bonsai was born in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the unique style of Lingnan bonsai was formed after the founding of the people's Republic of China.

Guangzhou bonsai world is known as "three heroes of bonsai" and "North Kongnan Su", and the "cutting dry and storing branches" pioneered by Kong Taichu is defined as Lingnan bonsai technique.

It is correct to assume that ideology and culture determine the artistic style of bonsai. Can we infer as follows:

Influenced by Confucianism, Kong Taichu created the technique of "cutting dry and storing branches" based on the change of yin and yang of Taiji, creating a "big tree" bonsai, vigorous and vigorous.

Kong Taichu bonsai

Influenced by Buddhist thought, Suren advocated emptiness and created "towering" bonsai, otherworldly.

Vegetarian bonsai

Influenced by Taoism, Mo Min House advocated inaction and created "natural" bonsai, full of wild interest.

Momin House bonsai

Thus it can be seen that Lingnan bonsai combines the three major Chinese cultural elements of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and is deeply loved by people from all walks of life.

The root of Chinese culture is the Book of changes. The technique of "truncation and branch storage" of Lingnan bonsai: when the first branch of the tree (that is, the side branch on the trunk) grows to the required thickness, the intensity is cut; at the same time, the second branch (or bud) with suitable angle and position is selected. when the second section reaches the required thickness, it will be cut again, and the following sections 3 and 4 will be cut. It's all done this way. Generally, two or so twigs (or buds) are left on each branch, one long and one short. After many years of pruning, the proportion of the branches is symmetrical, tortuous and powerful, and its branch supports are "like antlers and drooping chicken feet". There are leaping branches, floating branches and spreading branches, and the claws of the second, third and fourth layers of each branch support are required to be gradually reduced and evenly distributed. Isn't this the evolution of Tai Chi? It is the simple, easy and difficult embodiment and application of the Culture of the Book of changes, which can be described as a small bonsai and great wisdom.

Tan Daming's works Pu Shu

To sum up, the technique of "cutting dry and storing branches" of Lingnan bonsai is based on the inheritance of traditional techniques and continuous innovation, Lingnan bonsai can always maintain its vigor and vitality and continue to move forward.

Han Xian's works Shan Song

Xiao Gengwu, a master of Lingnan bonsai art, once said at the scene: "using snow to press branches as the top solves the problem of being too high, which is worth popularizing." Xiao said confidently: "using snow to press branches slightly to the positive growth direction. By using the binding and winding of aluminum wire to make the branches slightly downward, it appears to be more vigorous and simple, and the spatial distribution is more scientific and reasonable, reflecting the sense of beauty and movement." Aluminum wire is the role of "belt", the purpose is to change the growth angle and direction of branches, the technique is to cut off dry branches and store branches, this is the innovative technique of snow pressing branches.

Xiao Gengwu's works Jiuli Xiang

It is necessary to learn from experienced bonsai players to play Lingnan bonsai. You can take fewer detours and make fewer mistakes. Lingnan bonsai is not only an art, but also a kind of culture and thought. The technique of "cutting dry and storing branches" of Lingnan bonsai can not be lost. If it is lost, it will not be called Lingnan bonsai. Of course, this technique is also keeping pace with the times and is a continuous positive development process in the process of self-denial.

Tan Hongnu's works Jiuli Xiang

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