The Bontei Tray Gardens of Marc Peter Keane
November 7–22
Garden Hours
Pavilion
Free with Garden admission
The 2009 Art in the Garden series continues at the Portland Japanese Garden with a special exhibition of The Bontei Tray Gardens of Marc Peter Keane, featuring exquisitely designed, handcrafted wood and stone tray gardens by one of the world's leading experts on Japanese gardens. Keane is the author of Japanese Garden Design, one of the most popular books on this topic in the English language. He will be in Portland for the opening weekend of the exhibition on November 7 and 8, during which time he will give talks about his Bontei as well as a presentation on Japanese tea gardens in conjunction with the debut of his soon-to-be-released book on this subject.
Art in the Garden is underwritten by a grant from the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, The Collins Foundation, and The Autzen Foundation.
Scroll down for details on Keane's Opening Reception and Book Signing.
Marc Peter Keane: SHUMISEN 須弥山
"Still Point II"
river stones with red oak tray
38" × 25"
Marc Peter Keane: SHINSÔ 真草
"By the Riverside"
river stones & rusted iron
cherry tray, 35"
The Japanese Tea Garden
Keane's Bontei exhibition at the Garden coincides with the Fall 2009 release of his latest book, The Japanese Tea Garden, in which he describes the history, design, and aesthetics of tea gardens from T'ang China to the present day. With over 100 stunning photographs, floor plans, and illustrations, this is the most extensive book on this genre ever published in English. The Japanese Tea Garden is a rich resource for garden lovers, landscape designers, and architects—and anyone who admires the striking aesthetic of the Japanese garden. We are honored to be the first in the world to debut Mr. Keane's new book—Visit the Portland Japanese Garden Gift Store to pick up a copy signed by the author himself. (Supplies are limited.)
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