#31 Large Kokeshi Vessel Grilling An elegant platter in a

An elegant platter in a simple black glaze that is accented with a rim in contrasting white

Each individual plant can be cared for separately

He can’t keep still

with mottled textures reminiscent of organic objects

and syrups

#31 Large Kokeshi Vessel Grilling An elegant platter in aAkio Nukagas 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 forminspired by traditional kokeshi dollsis accentuated by these grooves curving down the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. After the first firing and before the second, he finishes the vessel by applying different