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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...

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...

The rim is ringed with black slip and features carved lines down the side of the angled body of this large vase. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece. After bisque firing Akio applies colored...

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...

The word “monumental” is often used to describe Stan Bitters' ceramic sculptures. But even at a small scale. this legendary American artist's expression has a rare boldness. These ceramic lanterns are made by hand in Southern California and exhibit his signature dedication to organic...

The word “monumental” is often used to describe Stan Bitters' ceramic sculptures. But even at a small scale. this legendary American artist's expression has a rare boldness. These ceramic lanterns are made by hand in Southern California and exhibit his signature dedication to organic...

The word “monumental” is often used to describe Stan Bitters' ceramic sculptures. But even at a small scale. this legendary American artist's expression has a rare boldness. These ceramic lanterns are made by hand in Southern California and exhibit his signature dedication to organic...

The word “monumental” is often used to describe Stan Bitters' ceramic sculptures. But even at a small scale. this legendary American artist's expression has a rare boldness. These ceramic lanterns are made by hand in Southern California and exhibit his signature dedication to organic...

The 11" Rim Bowl is hand thrown by the skilled hands of our small team in the San Fracisco Clay Studio. Our Rim line of bowls provides endless inspiration for new takes on a classic design. Here this form is glazed in layers of...