#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Runners & Tablecloths The large tray has bumps

The large tray has bumps on the bottom that behave like pebbles

This form is a simple memory of a classic terracotta pot

leaving space for the water to collect below

in their historic factory space

I was interested to explore the suspension element

#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Runners & Tablecloths The large tray has bumpsAkio 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