Zen Bamboo
Can you buy the items for a zen garden seperately?
I would like to buy some of the small black trays to put the river rocks in w/ candles as a decorative accent to a centerpiece of a bonsai tree or cherry blossom or a small bamboo water feature. Does anyone know where / if i can buy a box only.
i don't know if you call it a box or a tray but the black carrying thing. See this picture i want similar to that...
http://www.hometone.org/images/reflection-centerpiece_5.jpg
I bet if you went to your local craft store you could find one, or even like a little Shadow box may do the trick.
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Maytex Zen Garden PEVA Shower Curtain Sale Price: $12.98  |
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A soothing zen feeling with this PEVA shower curtain printed on frosty background. |
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Japanese Paper Handheld Fan, Bamboo HF-168 Sale Price: $11.95 |
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Lovely designs captured on paper make these fans wonderful decorative accents. They also fit nicely into a purse to ward off hot flashes or the heat on hot summer days. Each fan is handmade and thus may look slightly different from photo. |
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Bookmark zen bamboo proverb special Sale Price: $4.95 |
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When you've got something special, never forget it. - Chinese proverb |
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BonJour Zen 42-Ounce Stainless Steel Teapot Sale Price: $45.95 |
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The zen teapot is the perfect fusion of strength and beauty. Elegant hand blown glass design accented by a classic bamboo handle rests on an elevated bamboo base. Featuring a borosilicate glass body and a removable stainless steel micromesh handle, bamboo stand and tea scoop... |
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Natural Bamboo Step Mat, Dark Wood Sale Price: $12.15 |
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Natural Bamboo floor mat measures 21 x 34 inches and comes in dark wood. This mat is water resistant and includes matching fabric border and backing. A great addition to any kitchen, entry way, or bathroom. |
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Orange Bamboo Inlay Coasters Sale Price: $13.84 |
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In a set of 4, these elegant yet affordable coasters feature intricately inlaid slices of bamboo in a natural resin base. Hand wash only – do not put these in the dishwasher. Handmade in a traditional family workshop in Bali... |
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Zen Bamboo Laundry Hamper |
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Our Zen Bamboo Laundry Hamper is a stunning solution for containing laundry. It's so well-designed, you won't want to hide it away in a closet. Instead, proudly show off the slatted bamboo design in your master bath, bedroom or laundry room... |
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Natural Bamboo Inlay Coasters Sale Price: $13.84 |
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In a set of 4, these elegant yet affordable coasters feature intricately inlaid slices of bamboo in a natural resin base. Hand wash only – do not put these in the dishwasher. Handmade in a traditional family workshop in Bali... |
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Carnation Home Fashions Bamboo 21 by 36-Inch Bathroom Floor Mat, Dark Brown Finish Sale Price: $10.00 |
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Natural bamboo bathroom floor mat in size large |
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Teal Bamboo Inlay Coasters Sale Price: $13.84 |
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In a set of 4, these elegant yet affordable coasters feature intricately inlaid slices of bamboo in a natural resin base. Hand wash only – do not put these in the dishwasher. Handmade in a traditional family workshop in Bali... |
Bamboo has been a subject of paintings and artisanal crafts in East Asia for centuries. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are often decorated with carved bamboo shoots and Zen paintings featuring the bamboo plant. However, in the world of high art (especially Western art), the bamboo plant has been relatively underrepresented. Granted that, as a subject of paintings, the value of any plant (or any object, for that matter) is completely subjective, bamboo as a material for sculpture and installation art is incredibly versatile.
One of the reasons why bamboo and other organic materials have not been used as much for sculpture in the world of high art is that sculpture and monumental artwork was always perceived as having to be permanent. Sculptures had to be made of bronze, marble, steel, etc. In other words, stuff that was going to last for ages to come. But contemporary artists have for the most part come to accept the fact of art's ephemeral nature. Even the Egyptian pyramids will someday be nothing but dust. So if nothing truly "lasts", what's the point of trying to defy nature? Thus, sculpture and installation art does not have to be permanent anymore. It is more the experience of the creation and production of the art itself that matters. Whether or not it lasts very long, is no longer the main concern.
One of the artists who has been highly integral in exploring the temporary nature of art and the beauty that can be found therein is Andy Goldsworthy, who has produced some of the most stunning outdoor bamboo installations in the world. He uses bamboo shoots and poles that he finds already fallen and weaves them to create delicately precise structures that are distinctly man-made but that still feel fully natural. He doesn't use nails or artificial adhesives in his sculptures. Finding a natural way of making his creations hold together seems to be one of the main challenges and joys of Goldsworthy's art.
Another well known artist who is renowned for his bamboo installations is the New York born Gerard Minakawa. Unlike Goldsworthy's meticulous and naturalistic constructions, Minakawa's bamboo structures are epic, sometimes several stories in height, and make unapologetic use of electric lighting and industrial contraptions. Minakawa's venues reflect this sort of rock star art aesthetic. His bamboo installations have been prominent elements of Burning Man and the Coachella Music festival, among others.
For more information on bamboo installation and other bamboo applications for your home, please visit http://www.bambooandtikis.com/.
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