#27 Small Kokeshi Vessel FF-5-2024-edit Because of the inherent variation

Because of the inherent variation of the wood and its hand made nature each board will differ slightly

the form of this pair curves dramatically towards the top before closing in a playful protrusion at the top

Matte Brown bubbles through Opaque White to create a stunning

and Redwood

The exterior

#27 Small Kokeshi Vessel FF-5-2024-edit Because of the inherent variationAkio Nukagas work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay. This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. The forminspired by traditional kokeshi dollsis accentuated by these grooves curving down the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. After the first firing and before the second, he finishes the vessel by applying different