EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 42 MIN
#002 - Sergio Cuan
from Bonsaigers' Conversations · host lorisdiotti
In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Sergio Cuan, a U.S.-based bonsai artist and the winner of the Bonsaigers’ X 2025, our annual online exhibition celebrating creativity and craftsmanship in bonsai.Sergio shares the story behind his award-winning Matsusuba elm, a tree that captivated both judges and audience with its refined structure and quiet strength. We dive into his experience during the event, what it meant to present his work on an international stage, the emotions behind the competition, and the journey that led him to that moment.But this conversation goes beyond the exhibition itself. We explore what happens after the spotlight fades, as Sergio reflects on the next chapter of his tree’s life, now moving on to a new home and what it feels like to let go of a creation so deeply personal.This episode is about transition, about the relationship between artist and tree, and about how bonsai continues to evolve not only in form, but in meaning as it passes through different hands and stories
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Sergio Cuan, a U.S.-based bonsai artist and the winner of the Bonsaigers’ X 2025, our annual online exhibition celebrating creativity and craftsmanship in bonsai.Sergio shares the story behind his award-winning Matsusuba elm, a tree that captivated both judges and audience with its refined structure and quiet strength. We dive into his experience during the event, what it meant to present his work on an international stage, the emotions behind the competition, and the journey that led him to that moment.But this conversation goes beyond the exhibition itself. We explore what happens after the spotlight fades, as Sergio reflects on the next chapter of his tree’s life, now moving on to a new home and what it feels like to let go of a creation so deeply personal.This episode is about transition, about the relationship between artist and tree, and about how bonsai continues to evolve not only in form, but in meaning as it passes through different hands and stories
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#002 - Sergio Cuan
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