#13 Small Kokeshi Vessel Sustainable Treasures Two domes are perched on

Two domes are perched on top of narrow feet all but hidden by their upper forms like mushrooms in the forest

seven individual pots live side-by-side

Akio Nukaga’s work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay

which can also be used as a vase

#13 Small Kokeshi Vessel Sustainable Treasures Two domes are perched onAkio 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