Design in Collaboration with Thomas Nevar
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
Meet Brandon Roberts: Mirai’s New Apprentice
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
The Art and Elegance of Kusamono with Young Choe
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
Beyond Form: Architecture, Bonsai, and the Creative Mind with Gus Lynch
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
The Impact of Change with Dominic Maze
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
Celebrating 15 Years of Mirai
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
Bristlecone Pines: A Deep Dive with Brian Smithers
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
Inside the World of Me and Raimondi
Today's episode has been a long time in the making, featuring the evolution, precision, and artistry of ceramist duo Nastia and Matjaž—the creative force behind Me and Raimondi. Their work pushes the ...
26 Feb 20251h 23min
