and utilitarian

by artisan hands using traditional mouth blowing techniques for beautiful variation

Sam Sifton

A small finger notch in the outer rim allows the interior to lift out easily

The weight in the hand is precisely judged

#40 Torso Vessel in Indigo Accessories and utilitarianAkio 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 ancient earthenwareis 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 indigo colored