Cliffside Reverie
Terrarium (20cm*20cm*20cm)

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Cliffside Reverie is a miniature world shaped by stone, water, and time. Built with carefully stacked Seiryu stones, the scape forms a striking, elongated cliff that draws the eye into a narrow vanishing perspective, creating a profound sense of depth and distance within a compact space.

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Local, naturally-grown mosses were handpicked and intricately patched across the cliff face, softening the ruggedness of the stone and bringing life to the ancient landscape. At the foot of the cliff lies a tranquil scene — a small waterbed bordered by a gentle grassy patch, evoking the meeting of land and water often found at the base of towering natural cliffs.

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An ingenious circulation system, powered by a custom-calibrated miniature water motor, carries water from the bed below to the top of the cliff. There, the water trickles downward, drop by drop, cascading gently across the stones and nourishing the moss as it journeys back to the pool — a slow, rhythmic cycle that mirrors nature’s own subtle movements.

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Custom-made LED lighting was designed specifically for this terrarium, highlighting textures, shadows, and the delicate sheen of water on rock. Every element, from the engineered flow to the handmade light, was thoughtfully created to support the living landscape and enhance the immersive, timeless feel of the scene.

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Cliffside Reverie offers a quiet meditation on nature’s endurance — a small fragment of a wild world, endlessly alive in motion and growth.

 

Plants used: Land Moss

2022