What happens when a bonsai artist and a visual artist create together — in the same space, at the same time? The result is an intimate look at the intersection of bonsai and contemporary art, and a glimpse into a larger project still to come. Thomas Nevar is one of the most brilliant and powerful creatives Mirai has had the pleasure of working with. Through his graphic design, sculpture, and painting, Thomas has had a multi-faceted influence on Mirai as a brand, informed compositions within the garden, and altered spaces guests of Mirai interact with. During one of his visits, Thomas and Ryan discussed an informal collaboration to see how creating in the same space at the same time might inform both artist’s work. Six months later, they gathered at Mirai to test the concept and explore the influence of collaboration. The project was captured as a component of a more involved and ambitious concept to come. ?️ Want to go deeper? Listen to Ryan and Thomas on the Asymmetry Podcast: https://bonsaimirai.com/blog/mirais-asymmetry-podcast-how-bonsai-relates-everything ? This film was also featured on Mirai Live — our subscription platform for in-depth bonsai education: https://live.bonsaimirai.com/ CREDITS Featuring: Ryan Neil @bonsaimirai | Thomas Nevar @nevarstudio Executive Producer: Ryan Neil Production Manager: Josh Porter Director of Photography & Editor: Chris Janjic @ctjanjic Additional Cinematography: Jason Jazzy Greene @jasongreen_ Music: Graintable @graintable Thanks To: Elliott Specialty Metal #bonsai #bonsaiart #contemporaryart #ryanneill #bonsaimirai #artcollaboration #sculpture #painting #graphicdesign #bonsailive #asymmetrypodcast