#5 Medium Imperfection Vessel

Akio Nukaga

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#5 Medium Imperfection Vessel

5.5" H, 7.25" dia.

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 beyond symmetry and explore imbalance, which gave way to Imperfect Vessels. I hope you’ll enjoy it and let your imagination run wild!" This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. These grooves accentuate the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. Akio finishes the vessel by applying different colored slips (liquid clay)—a technique he has refined over the last 30 years—to create richly varied surfaces that are a joy to see and touch.

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SKU: AN-2274

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We recommend hand washing with a mild, non-acidic and non-abrasive dish detergent, such as Seventh Generation or Planet Dishwashing Detergent. Please note that direct use on wood may cause water marks or scratching.

Material: Ceramic
Size: 5.5" H, 7.25" dia.
Made in Kasama, Japan.

In 2009, Akio traveled overseas for the first time to exhibit and share his pottery with a new audience at the Heath LA showroom. Since that show, Akio has brought new work to Heath every year, and the friendship that’s formed along the way is as soulful and alive as the objects themselves.

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