Adrian Bird - New Zealand Bonsai Artist
As a designer, artist, & musician, Adrian has always been surrounded by art & nature. From an early age growing up within the family's varied horticultural businesses, Adrian developed a deep understanding of nature and its aesthetic beauty.
After graduating from Art School and working as a graphic designer for 10 years (whilst pursuing bonsai alongside), Adrian now works as a bonsai professional in New Zealand.
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After travelling the world in pursuit of the best bonsai gardens, Adrian is currently building his own garden, named 'Hakaru-en'. Using elements and inspiration from his favourite international gardens, Hakaru-en will showcase a distinctly New Zealand flora within the display of both traditional Japanese bonsai trees, and New Zealand native bonsai.
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Alongside constructing and maintaining his own bonsai garden, Adrian maintains a growing number of bonsai collections throughout New Zealand.
Through teaching and demonstrating (both privately/for Bonsai Clubs) around the country, Adrian can help further the art of bonsai in New Zealand, taking it through to the next generation.
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Adrian's personal tree design tends towards the more sculptural, abstract forms to show age and beauty through adversity; see Tree Gallery to view a selection of his tree work.
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For all enquiries for Bonsai Collection work, tree styling, Club talks and demonstrations, please email Adrian at design@adrianbirdbonsai.com or fill out the contact form below.
