Critique: Nick Lenz's Root-Over-Rock Apple

Candy J. Shirey · **Posted:** Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:13 pm

This thread is for discussing Candy J. Shirey's critique on Nick Lenz's Root-Over-Rock Apple
http://www.artofbonsai.org/critiques/lenz.php

Will Heath · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2007 4:00 pm

Attila Soos · **Posted:** Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:31 pm

Beautiful critique. It addresses all the elements that really matter, when we look at a bonsai. And (this is very important), ignores all the fluff, the technicalities that people tend to talk about, when viewing a bonsai. At the end, all comes down to why a bonsai moves us, and that's what is really worth talking about.

This bonsai looks like a very unique one, and is capable of giving the viewer an insight into the nature of trees and their strong impression on our psyche.
Thanks for the great review.

Dorothy Schmitz · **Posted:** Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:23 pm

Shaukat Islam · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:00 am

Candy J. Shirey · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:27 pm

Will, Attila, Dorothy, and Shaukat -
Thank-you for the kind words about the critique. I tried to give a feeling for the tree in the format of an art critique. The result of writing the critique created a surprise for me - I found more to appreciate in this specimen than when I started.

There was also a second surprise. I was surprised that you most graciously choose to comment on the critique. I am neither a proficient nor accomplished writer. The tree, however, really does reflect a proficient and accomplished artist.

The purpose for me to write and photograph this critique was to share the artistic beauty of this specimen tree. I really like this tree. Does one remotely feel the spirit of this tree in this critique? Can one appreciate the quality? Do you want to know more about this tree? Is this a significant creation?

At this point, I really wish that I could take you by the hand and walk around this tree with you and share the spirit of this tree. -my words and photographs are not enough.
-Candy

Attila Soos · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:37 am

Mark Arpag · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:27 am

Candy J. Shirey · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 2:47 pm

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Lee Bates · **Joined:** Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:08 pm **Posts:** 1

I find the back of the tree to be more dynamic. Particularly the action displayed by the root aggressively stepping over the rock.

Mike Page · **Posted:** Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:02 pm

haiku

TREE EMBRACING ROCK

LOVE OF NATURE WELL EXPRESSED

BEAUTY CREATED

mp

Dorothy Schmitz · **Posted:** Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:16 pm

Mike Page · **Posted:** Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:40 am

Thanks, Dorothy.

Mike

Jose Daniel Fernandez · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:03 am **Posts:** 11

Hello everyone, my opinion is that bonsai is a wonderful and critic that the Mr. Nick seems very accurate.
It seems to me to highlight the feminine character of the Bonsai should be planted in an oval pot, less height and a more grayish color to contrast well with the creamy color of the stone.
Greetings to all

Jose Daniel

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