Resilient Bonsai Tree Sculptures Burst Through Porcelain Vessels

--------------------------------------------------------------- Just as trees will sometimes burst through the sidewalk in a cramped city, resilient flora erupt from porcelain vessels in Patrick Bergsma‘s work. The Netherlands-based artist uses a mix of dead bonsai trees and found pottery to create dynamic sculptures that explore the history of porcelain and the power of nature. ​ Want a daily digest email featuring our latest articles? Stay updated and [subscribe here](=). ​ Natural Combination The series, titled Expanding China, was sparked by Bergsma's interest in antiques. “My sculptures started as an attempt to make 3D versions of the floating little islands I saw in antique German porcelain plates,” Bergsma explains to My Modern Met. “Those plates were originally inspired by Asian decorations, and to me, they had an almost surreal feel to them. I made a series of giant plates that combined these decorations of floating islands with contemporary dreamlike imagery.” Click the link below to learn more about the series. ​ ​[Resilient Bonsai Tree Sculptures Burst Through Porcelain Vessels]()​ ​ [READ IT NOW]() ​ [Become a Member of My Modern Met](=)​ Support creativity when you become a [member of My Modern Met](=). Your contribution will help us to continue our mission of spreading creativity and positivity online. Members enjoy an ad-free reading experience, a special discount towards My Modern Met Store purchases, and more. Thank you for your support! ​ Jessica Stewart Staff Writer Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630