#37 Block Print Vessel Ceramic Containers a very tall saucer raises

a very tall saucer raises the planter and the plant high and casts long shadows

with mottled textures reminiscent of organic objects

cherry woods

A unique take on the classic stemless form

It's a bold addition to any wardrobe

#37 Block Print Vessel Ceramic Containers a very tall saucer raisesAkio Nukagas work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay. In this piece, he stamps patterns into the soft, wet clay before it is fireda nod to Japanese techniques called inamun and mishimade. The form of the vesselinspired by ancient earthenwareappears textured and soft after stamping. After the first firing and before the second, he finishes the vessel by applying different colored slips (liquid clay)a technique that