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The surfaces are glazed in opposing matte shades: one dark and metallic

the assured shapes and expressive surfaces are grounded with an earthy

creating a more inviting interaction between the plant and the caretaker

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#88 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel FF-5-2024-edit The surfaces are glazed inAkio 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