Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry

We introduce Brock Arvesen, one of the new faces at Mirai. Splitting his time between Mirai and the Pacific Bonsai Museum, Brock brings a perspective shaped by both worlds. In this episode, he joins u...

27 Aug 20251h 44min

We sat down with artist, designer, and creative director Thomas Nevar—a long-time creative and collaborator with Mirai. Together, we explore the intersection of art and bonsai, unpacking the motivatio...

13 Aug 20251h 31min

Brandon Roberts joins us at the very beginning of his apprenticeship—already having demonstrated exceptional commitment with a six-hour round trip, twice a week, for three months, just to study bonsai...

6 Aug 20251h 33min

We reconnect with the incomparable Young Choe—artist, pioneer, and one of the hardest working creatives in the world of kusamono. Reflecting on our first-ever Kusamono Intensive at Mirai, Young shares...

16 Jul 20251h 13min

In this long-anticipated conversation, we welcome architect Gus Lynch of the renowned firm Olson Kundig to Asymmetry. What begins as a dialogue about architecture unfolds into something far more expan...

25 Jun 20251h 4min

We sat down with Dominic Maze, Environmental Regulatory Coordinator for the City of Portland, for a conversation that took us places we never expected. What began as an introduction turned into a deep...

30 Apr 20251h 22min

The 15th anniversary of Mirai marks a milestone in an ongoing journey of growth, creativity, and transformation. What began as a vision has become a dynamic ecosystem—shaped by a dedicated team, an ev...

10 Apr 202558min

For those who care about ancient trees, this episode is a must-listen. Brian Smithers, research professor at Montana State University, shares deep insights into the Bristlecone Pines—the oldest living...

12 Mar 20251h 40min