Demonstrators

Venezuelan artist Nacho Marín found his great passion in visual arts and bonsai. Known for his distinctive style, he dramatically uses deadwood and values native Latin American species. He has accumulated dozens of awards. He founded the Nacho Marín Bonsai School and is an international demonstrator and instructor.

Mauro Stemberger is a bonsai artist, internationally recognized for his unique style and refined aesthetic vision. He began his journey in his teens and consolidated his training alongside great European masters. He is the founder of Italian Bonsai Dream and a BCI-recognized instructor, as well as a former president of the Italian Bonsai Association (UBI). He works as a demonstrator and speaker at the main bonsai events in the world.

Luiz Galvão began his bonsai journey in 1998. A native of Pernambuco, he is passionate about and a great promoter of native species from northeastern Brazil. He has given demonstrations and exhibitions, bringing native bonsai to bonsai enthusiasts throughout Brazil.

Anupama Vedachala is an internationally renowned bonsai artist with over 30 years dedicated to the art. Founder of the Vedaavan studio in Bengaluru, India, she works as an educator, demonstrator, and speaker at events around the world. Anupama stands out by combining technique, sensitivity, and a commitment to training new practitioners.

Natale Posteraro is a bonsai artist from Venezuela and winner of the New Talents Competition at the 2024 Latin American Congress. He received his technical training in specialized schools with renowned masters. He is also a co-founder of bonsai schools in his country, dedicated to training new practitioners.

Germán Arellano is Colombian and started bonsai at the age of 10. He trained with international masters and works as an international demonstrator, sharing his knowledge in various countries in Latin America and Europe. His philosophy is to teach in order to continue learning.

With over 30 years in the art, Júlio Silveira combines study, practice, and artistic sensitivity. Founder of the Yujin Bonsai School, he also works as a demonstrator and workshop instructor at events in Brazil, recognized for his refined technique and strong aesthetic identity.

Václav Novák is one of the world's leading bonsai experts. With over 40 years dedicated to the art, this bonsai artist from the Czech Republic is internationally recognized for sharing his expertise in seminars and exhibitions around the world, serving as a true global ambassador for bonsai.

Taiwanese bonsai artist Chou Yuan-Peng (Sean Chou) is one of the great emerging talents in the world of bonsai. Trained in Japan at the Taishoen nursery under the guidance of Taiga Urushibata, Chou has developed a style that combines Japanese tradition and contemporary innovation.

Kunio Kobayashi, a Japanese bonsai master, was born in 1948 and dedicated his life to the art after becoming captivated by an exhibition at the age of 28. With a 50-year career, he has received the Prime Minister's Prize of Japan four times and numerous other recognitions. Founder of the Shunken Museum, he has held demonstrations in over 30 countries and trained countless bonsai masters. His ideals include a true love for bonsai, daily technical improvement, honesty, curiosity, and humility.

Pedro J. Morales is one of the great names in bonsai in the tropical world. Raised in Puerto Rico, he has dedicated himself to the art since the 1980s and is the founder of Futago Bonsai Juyku, one of the leading schools in Latin America. Internationally recognized as an artist, demonstrator, and lecturer, his bonsai have won awards and received accolades in world competitions, including in Japan.

Renato Bocabello began his bonsai journey in 1996. Initially self-taught, he found in books, especially the work of Harry Tomlinson, and later in the masters he encountered, such as the Japanese artist Takeshima, the technical and philosophical foundation that would shape his vision. Today, Renato is recognized as one of the leading bonsai figures in the country, combining refined technique, sensitivity, and an approach that sees bonsai not only as art, but as a philosophy of life and legacy.

Sergio Luciani is a prominent Argentinian bonsai artist and educator, with international experience since 1999. He has won numerous awards, founded the Escola Bonsai Argento (Argentine Bonsai School), the Bonsai Puntoar magazine, and leads important educational initiatives. Trained in Argentina, Brazil, and Italy, he has lectured and demonstrated in over 20 countries. He is one of the leading figures in Latin American bonsai, recognized for his modern vision and global reach.

Robert Steven, known as The Eagle Eyes, is one of the biggest names in bonsai worldwide, recognized for his unique aesthetic and horticultural approach. Born in North Sumatra and residing in Jakarta, he began his career in 1979 and today has over 500 bonsai trees in his exhibition center, in addition to more than 200 international awards. A writer, instructor, and global speaker, he dedicates himself to sharing knowledge through workshops, articles, and books. His influence extends to various bonsai entities and communities, of which he was a founder, leader, or ambassador.

For over 25 years, Luis Vila has dedicated himself to bonsai, developing, through the influence of great masters, a contemporary approach that balances technique, sensitivity, and continuous study. Today, he manages Naoki Maeoka's school in Spain, maintains schools in several European countries, participates in international events, and leads the World Bonsai University, a platform that unites tradition and innovation in the art of bonsai.

Felipe Dallorto began his journey in bonsai in 2001. A disciple of the Japanese master Kunio Kobayashi and a student of Mauro Stemberger, he has given demonstrations and taught courses in several countries. He owns Nettai-en Bonsai, a 13,900 m² facility with a complete structure that includes a school, lodging, greenhouse, and a 1,500 m² bonsai garden.

Hugo Zamora Luna, from Mexico City, has over 28 years of experience in bonsai. He studied in Japan with Kunio Kobayashi and has worked in over 20 countries as a demonstrator, judge, and lecturer. His work combines Japanese tradition, innovation, and cultural influences, conveying what he calls "bonsai with soul."