Over the last two years, I have stripped back my original @porsche 1955 356 Speedster to create the 356 Bonsai - inspired by the Japanese concept Wabi Sabi and embracing the natural age and patina of the nearly 70 year old car. Working with John Willhoit of @willhoitautorestoration and @bridgehampton_motoring_club the exterior features all original components in their raw, but well-loved state, while the interior continues the wabi sabi idea through the use of Japanese textiles. Working with @poggytheman and @yuttan1977 , I combined indigo dyed boro, Sashiko stitched canvas, and Japanese denim produced in Okayama, all intended to progress and grow with continued usage. As the icon of the project, a sculpted patinated bronze 3D relief of a bonsai tree has been cast and added to the engine grille. Swipe to the last slide for a video.