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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...

This soba cup is simple and elegant. The rim is decorated with a delicate black slip line and the sides are carved with parallel lines. The surface is decorated with alternating stripes of indigo. white and black slip. After bisque firing Akio applies colored...

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...

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...

This soba cup is simple and elegant. The rim is decorated with bright yellow slip and the sides are carved with parallel lines. The surface is decorated with a wide bande of indigo slip and a bold black foot. After bisque firing Akio applies...

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...

This simple and practical mug is decorated in a bold black slip. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then glazes the pieces with translucent matte glaze. Beautiful to see and incredible to hold.

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...

This canister features a simple angled form carved with vertical lines and decorated with white slip. The lid and foot are decorated with contrasting black slip. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece. After bisque...

This canister features a simple hourglass form. The top is decorated with a bold black slip and the bottom is carved with vertical lines and decorated with white slip. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of the...

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...

This canister features a simple hourglass form carved with parallel lines. The lid and rim are decroated with a bright yellow slip. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then glazes the pieces with translucent matte glaze. Beautiful to see and incredible to...

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...

This small pitcher features a simple form carved with vertical lines and decorated with white slip. A small spout is added beneath an unbroken rim delicately lined with black slip. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of...

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...

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...

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...

This small pitcher features a simple form carved with parallel lines and decorated with mottled indigo slip. A small spout is formed from the rim and both are painted with bright yellow slip and delicately lined with black slip. After bisque firing Akio applies...

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...

This tall pitcher featured and hourglass shape and is decorated in alternating stripes of black. white and indigo slip. A spout is formed as part of the rim and both are lined with black slip. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then...