Sachi eda, kiki eda vs uke eda translation and understanding (dominant branch vs counterpoint branch)

[Potawatomi13]

My understanding is the Sachi-eda is there to give balance to the design and is placed at the opposite of a the focal point (ex: deadwood)

Does tree "in tension" or "assymetrical" design have balance in design? Honest question.

 

[BobbyLane]

Doesn't help me translate a Japanese article that is based on these concepts/terminology. I am not telling people to use more Japanese terms. I am just wondering if someone here knows the difference between sashi eda en kiki eda. And if someone has good English translations. Or what terms we as a community are already using.

Oh ill get me coat then

 

[Ugo]

Does tree "in tension" or "assymetrical" design have balance in design? Honest question.

Hi!

If I understand your question correctly sure it does.

This might not be "the thruth" but here's my understanding so far
A "balance" in assymetrical design means that even if assymetric, all the pads are going to the same direction so the whole tree desing stays coherent.
A balance in assymetrical design also mean that all pads are placed correctly Ex: no pads are placed on top of the other equally while having the same lenght. (Let me know if you need a quick drawing if you dont understand my explanation.. English is not my native language...)

Your question also make me think about the 3 "styles" Shin, Gyo and So.
Formal , Semi-Formal and Informal
This subject is a whole universe in itself...Japanese use theses 3 categories to categorise absolutely everything, that the reason why their houses, gardens, pathways, fenses, trees are all in accordance (keeping the same style) while being different.

We will take a pathway for example.
Made out of Square stones that are not the same size.
The pathway is straight, 90deg angles cornes
The pathway will be considered Shin (Formal)
But the stones used to build it would be classified as Gyo (Semi-Formal)
The whole pathways is classified as Shin-Gyo.
Everything that is close to it akso have to be Shin-Gyo.

Back to bonsai!!
"balance" for a Shin (formal) tree (Just judging the style and leaving the tree essense Ex: Straight tree, No movement in the trunk, would also mean that the branches wouls have to be "straight" with little to no movements, pads assymetrical in their placement and size while keeping in mind that they all have to go in the same direction across the tree so the tree overall design stay coherent.
The choosen pot will also have to be Shin style for the whole assembly to stay coherent: No curves, sharp angles, dark color, sturdy feets.

I hope I have answered your question and raised 1 or 2 more concerning "balance" in assymetrical design!

Thanks
Ugo