#88 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel FF-5-2024-edit creating a more inviting interaction

creating a more inviting interaction between the plant and the caretaker

both of which sit comfortably in the hands

the assured shapes and expressive surfaces are grounded with an earthy

This print is inspired by the Chinese tradition of collecting river stones

#88 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel FF-5-2024-edit creating a more inviting interactionAkio 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