and dyed in small batches

boiled down to create the must

While caring for plants

which can be used as a tall vase

a material known for its durability and purity

#51 Large Kokeshi Vessel w25reporting and dyed in small batchesAkio 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