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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 ancient earthenware—is accentuated...

This large and dramatic platter is decorated with bold black slip. The dark surface is contrasted with white slip painted on to the edge of the piece. 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...

This large shallow bowl features grooves carved around the rim and decorated with white slip. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then glazes the pieces with...

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...

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...

This practical tumbler still features the hallmarks of Akio's expert craftsmanship. The rim is decorated simply with black slip. The sides of the tumbler are carved with lines that accentuate the height of the cup. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by...

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 traditional kokeshi dolls—is...

This practical tumbler still features the hallmarks of Akio's expert craftsmanship. The rim is decorated simply with black slip. The sides of the tumbler are carved with lines that accentuate the height of the cup. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by...

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...

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...

This practical tumbler still features the hallmarks of Akio's expert craftsmanship. The rim is ringed with bright yellow slip. The sides of the tumbler are carved with parallel lines that accentuate the shape of the cup. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully...

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...

This practical tumbler still features the hallmarks of Akio's expert craftsmanship. The rim is ringed with bright yellow slip. The sides of the tumbler are carved with parallel lines that accentuate the shape of the cup. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully...

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...