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The surface of this vase is stamped to create the unique basket-like texture. Akio then decorated the surface with a palette of earthy beige and brown slips. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then glazes the pieces with translucent matte glaze. Beautiful...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by ancient earthenware—is accentuated...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by ancient earthenware—is accentuated...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by ancient earthenware—is accentuated...

Akio Nukaga's work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay. In this piece. he stamps patterns into the soft. wet clay before it is fired—a nod to Japanese techniques called “inamun” and “mishimade”. The form of the vessel—inspired...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by ancient earthenware—is accentuated...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by traditional kokeshi dolls—is...

For Akio Nukaga throwing on the wheel is a technique close to his heart. one that he can always rely on. Each piece in this collection is an exploration in stacking architectural forms including spheres. cylinders. and cones in hopes of pushing expectations of...

The undulating. oval shaped rim—a new design for this year—of this large and rotund vase is decorated with bold black slip. The round form is accentuated with lines carved down the body which meet a delicate foot also in black. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese...

This year Akio set out to create new expressions through the beauty of imperfection. Drawing inspiration from Kakuzo Okakura. Akio says. "Okakura notes that imperfect objects invite us to use our imaginations—to 'complete' them in our mind's eye. His ideas inspired me to think...

Taka has taken beautifully figured wood and sculpted it into dynamic undulating shapes with exquisite craftsmanship. The piece is stained a dark black and finished with a smooth matte varnish. Taka crafts his pieces with attention not only to form but also to how...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by ancient earthenware—is accentuated...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by traditional kokeshi dolls—is...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by traditional kokeshi dolls—is...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by traditional kokeshi dolls—is...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by traditional kokeshi dolls—is...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by traditional kokeshi dolls—is...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by traditional kokeshi dolls—is...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by traditional kokeshi dolls—is...

Akio Nukaga's 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 form—inspired by traditional kokeshi dolls—is...