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The art of formal garden design in Japan dating to the Heian period (794-1184), continues to evolve today. Its rich living history inspires this series of compositions.

A tabletop version of a Japanese garden, with stone water basin, bamboo fountain, sentinel stone, and live plant.
The Tea Garden
mixed
17" x 12" x 11"
2023
A stone Japanese garden fountain with bamboo ladle and live ivy plant
Tsukubai
mixed
25" x 8" x 12"
2023
zen indoor fountain rock sculpture with plant and simulated raked stone
Mt. Horai Sentinel Stone
mixed
14" x 21" x 14"
2011
Seychelles...by the Seashore
Seychelles...by the Seashore
mixed
14" x 10" x 10"
2021
Chozubachi
Chozubachi
19" x 12" x 14"
2022
Honeycomb limestone fountain with live plant
Stone Garden II
mixed
18" x 12" x 7"
2021
tabletop fountain with limestone, pump, and live plant
Stone Garden
mixed
18" x 12" x 7"
2020
tabletop fountain with eroded limestone, aralia
The Patience of Water
mixed
11" x 14" x 8"
2020
tabletop fountain garden with Neanthe Bella Palm, Malaysian driftwood, cast stone lantern, brass miniature
Resting
mixed
12" x 10" x 12"
2019
Tabletop zen garden with fountain
Homage to Shigemori
mixed
26" x 13" x 15"
2011
Corian suiban with driftwood, feather rock, fountain, and mudman boat
Fair Winds and Following Seas
mixed
22" x 11" x 9"
2015
Hon non bo fountain made from recycled Corian and feather rock
Egret Fishing in the Shoals
mixed
22”x 11” x 9”
2016
zen indoor fountain rock sculpture in karesansui style
The Sentinel Stone
mixed
15" x 12" x 12"
2011
miniature karesansui with waterfall
Shigemori's Garden
Mixed
28" x 14" x 13"
2011
miniature japanese tea garden with fountain
Ryujin's Garden
mixed
16" x 11" x 12"
2012
Zen pond garden with plants and rocks
Pond Garden
mixed
28" x 18" x 9"
2013