#69 Medium Torso Vessel w20 It reminds me of my

It reminds me of my neighbor

and—above all else—functional pieces made by hand with sustainable materials

The outer bowl’s geometry is slightly unexpected

with our signature exposed clay rim

growing from all contours of the earth

#69 Medium Torso Vessel w20 It reminds me of myAkio 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 ancient earthenwareis 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 colored