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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 lovely teapot features a base carved with vertical grooves and a whimsical spout. The brass handle makes this piece a rare example of an Akio piece with mixed materials. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of...

This vase is a beautiful example of a new shape from Akio. The straight angled sides of the top transition in angled lines to a round base. The rim is decorated in black slip and the body of the vase is carved with lines...

This tall sculptural piece hides a practical function. It features a small opening and matching lid and can be used as a beautiful bottle. The body is carved with vertical lines that accentuate the zigzag form. 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 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 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...

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...

Kieran Kinsella has crafted a collection of pieces exclusively for the Summer collection. Each piece is made from a log that was diverted from being turned into firewood or mulch. He crafts each piece in a way that continues to tell the story of...

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...