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Back to Search3rd Wheel Potters: Eli Akins
Episode 260
Step inside the world of Eli Akins of Waldo Street Ceramics, a rising name in North American bonsai ceramics, as he reflects on the 3rd Wheel Potters…
7 months ago
3rd Wheel Potters: Rob Wallace
Episode 259
Join us as we sit down with Rob Wallace of Wallace Woods Ceramics, a member of the 3rd Wheel Potters collective alongside Eli Akins and Preston Tolbe…
7 months, 1 week ago
From Summer Survival to Live Streaming Revival
Episode 258
This summer at Mirai was one for the books—long, hot days, intense sun, and plenty of lessons in resilience and proactive care. From keeping trees th…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Art, Science, and Bonsai with Brock Arvesen
Episode 257
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…
9 months, 1 week ago
Design in Collaboration with Thomas Nevar
Episode 256
We sat down with artist, designer, and creative director Thomas Nevar—a long-time creative and collaborator with Mirai. Together, we explore the inte…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Meet Brandon Roberts: Mirai’s New Apprentice
Episode 255
Brandon Roberts joins us at the very beginning of his apprenticeship—already having demonstrated exceptional commitment with a six-hour round trip, t…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
The Art and Elegance of Kusamono with Young Choe
Episode 254
We reconnect with the incomparable Young Choe—artist, pioneer, and one of the hardest working creatives in the world of kusamono. Reflecting on our f…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Beyond Form: Architecture, Bonsai, and the Creative Mind with Gus Lynch
Episode 253
In this long-anticipated conversation, we welcome architect Gus Lynch of the renowned firm Olson Kundig to Asymmetry. What begins as a dialogue about…
11 months, 1 week ago
The Impact of Change with Dominic Maze
Episode 252
We sat down with Dominic Maze, Environmental Regulatory Coordinator for the City of Portland, for a conversation that took us places we never expecte…
1 year, 1 month ago
Celebrating 15 Years of Mirai
Episode 251
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 …
1 year, 1 month ago