Mr Kimura – a privilege to meet

In 2005 I had the privilege of being on the working committee for the 18th AABC (Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs) National Convention hosted by the Bonsai Society of Sydney.

The absolute highlight of this convention was the presence of Mr Kimura. As a convention committee member I had the privilege of not only watching Mr Kimura work, I also had the honour of meeting Mr Kimura, spending some time with him as he examined the displayed bonsai and he personally signed a copies of his book for us.

I will never forget this experience that would not have been possible if not for the international respect that the Bonsai community has for my teacher, Megumi Bennett.

Thank you Megumi!

Photo Credit: Mixed sources from Bonsai Society of Sydney members, Matthew Tinker, Ron Sebbens, Kerry Marston, Ron Lovatt.

Myself with Mr Kimura

Mr Kimura demonstrates with Megumi Bennett & Alex Bennett

Mr Kimura shows his talent at the workshops

Mr Kimura and Megumi Bennett

BSS Convention Committee with Mr Kimura

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura demonstration 2005 AABC National Convention

Auction 2005 AABC National Convention

Auction 2005 AABC National Convention

Auction winner 2005 AABC National Convention

Auction winner 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura & Megumi Bennett 2005 AABC National Convention

Mr Kimura & Megumi Bennett 2005 AABC National Convention

2005 AABC National Convention

BSS Committee 2005 AABC National Convention

Me with Mr Kimura

My copy of The Bonsai Art of KIMURA that Mr Kimura signed for me