Chrysanthemum — The Virtue of Tranquility
The Chrysanthemum Bonsai is the scholar’s flower. Seen as a symbol of ease, of finding contentment in one’s own company. It blooms when others fade, a quiet celebration of endurance and rest.
In this bonsai, rounded petals gather around stillness, each line a study in patience. A hidden cat sleeps underneath, unbothered by the turning world.
Chen Xi hopes this piece speaks to the art of slowing down, and finding small joys in the gentle rhythm of time.