Robert Steven, World Bonsai Master from Indonesia

Accoding to webecoist.com, there are only six bonsai masters whose work is considered exceptional in the world. Including John Naka, Ben Oki, Masahiko Kimura, Bebb Lindsey Qunquan Zhao, and Robert Steven.

Robert on the world of bonsai Attraction appear accidentally in the 1980′s. From the streets to Puncak, Bogor, he saw a beautiful dwarf tree. He then purchased. Since then I have been interested in bonsai in”making. Do not wear a special school because I like painting and sculpture,”said Robert when he met at his home the week Jl Batu Write VIII No. 27-A, Central Jakarta, the last.

Robert Steven World of Master Bonsai

Robert Steven World of Master Bonsai

Handy, Robert rely solely artistic instincts to make a bonsai. Shortly after, the man born in Binjai 1958, merged with PPBI (Bonsai Enthusiasts Association of Indonesia). ”Now, instead of confusing, because that’s where I started my bonsai criticized. They say it’s false, is not taken appropriately, and not by the rules,”he said. But in your heart, Robert rebelled. He almost decided not to go to bonsai. Because he considers a hobby of bonsai is not in conformity with artistic taste explosion.

Said another twist of fate. This time, Justice Minister Ismail Saleh, who is an adviser Robert PPBI invited to China to learn bonsai. The reason is simple, Robert could speak Mandarin so he can be a translator at the same time learn more about bonsai originated in China over 1300 years ago.

In China, Robert informed about the art of bonsai other than normal. ”There has not taught the rules, but the philosophy and art and aesthetics. I think it’s because art was not no rules, no right is not without difficulty,”he said.

After his return from China, he realized that the world of bonsai did not exist specifically explore the aesthetics of bonsai. All the books that exist only to teach the techniques and criteria of bonsai. ”This is the first ingestion by bonsai enthusiasts and it is considered that the standard rules,”he said.

Robert dared to defend his argument that make a bonsai should not blindly follow the rules. ”All the rules in my grade book. Who is considered wrong and what is considered correct. Apparently, all this for a reason. In other words, the aesthetic aspects of art and horticultural aspects of the physiology and morphology of plants,”he said.

Since that time, Robert began to write articles about bonsai and scored his first book entitled Vision of My Soul, which became the bestseller in the world. ”That’s when my concept known in the world and many guests began to give lectures and teach in different countries,”he said.

Before this, many bonsai enthusiasts know agitation because of bonsai too many rules. ”But how many bonsai that deviate from these rules, it looks more beautiful. Well, now they get the justification of my concept of it,”he said.

The views of Robert’s world finally recognized. So far, he has won over 200 national and international bonsai competitions. It is also believed to be the Secretary General of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Bonsai Friendship (ABFF) and became the ambassador of Bonsai Clubs International (BCI) and the Board of BCI since 2002 until now.

Considered one of the world’s best bonsai teacher, Robert is now considered an expert in several sites in the world bonsai and became a writer still in bonsai magazines in America and Europe.

Robert bestselling books sweet in different countries to be reproduced. Towards the end of 2008, he resumed his second book entitled Misson processing, which is also a guide to the world amateur bonsai.

It took all the trees of model in nature are not formed by chance, but there is always a reason. ”For example, when the source of water, where the direction of sunlight, wind and other external factors influence the shape of the tree. For example, the banyan tree in the open must be different from those living on the edge of the river,”he said.

Thus, according to Robert, a bonsai is a good way to set up small plants, but can the people who see the picture as a large tree that grows in the wild. Without”horticultural and aesthetic approaches, like artificial bonsai will be impressed that all boats are almost the same,”he said.

Aspects of physical and aesthetic aspects of art has never been taught in any book. Therefore, the books Robert has always been a reference. Robert did not forget to focus on the philosophy of bonsai. Namely, making the tree shades the true nature of the mini-size images. Thus, the bonsai should be as close as possible as a large tree in nature.

Lucky, Indonesia has natural resources which is very rich in plant species and climate were very favorable. Thus, it should not bother to look for potential seedlings. In fact, there are traders in the supply of seed bonsai.

The tree species often used as bonsai, among others, shrimp, pine, Santigie, and wahong kelingkit. Initially, the seeds of plants in pots placed in advance to form a branching structure. When the structure is formed, a new tree has been moved to a small saucepan.

”To make a bonsai, it takes a relatively long time, 4-5 years. So do not be immediate, must be patient,”he said.

Now, the father of two children was increasingly occupied with the activities of the amateur bonsai. Because, once a fortnight Robert must go abroad to teach in a variety of bonsai organizations in the country. ”I’ve already booked through 2011, bonsai education in different countries,”said company owner Mark ingredient postmarked to eradicate it.

Robert now has more than 500 bonsai usually placed in its own garden. It assesses all artificial bonsai is a masterpiece (the best), because he never repetition. ”So, definitely different from each other,”he said.
Although already well known as a bonsai master of the world, he refused to sell his works, but to negotiate with any price. He said, it’s only for collection, have fun. Maybe I’m the only one like that,”he said.

However, Robert said he could still earn more than a hobby. Namely, the sole importer of bonsai material in Indonesia. In fact several years ago, he made a replica of an antique vase from the Qing Dynasty. Pot”was one of my fuel in the pot in the oven oldest in the world, China. She was already 500 years old but still functioning,”he said. Pot the former is limited (limited edition), only 500 pieces. A pot has a number and a certificate signed by Robert as a world bonsai master. Pot” was received an overwhelming response worldwide and now live a little rest. Therefore, the collection itself,”he said while smiling.

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