#41 Pumpkin Vessel in Indigo Candles & Lighting with a pair of interior

with a pair of interior holes that can be used to secure the root

The wide rim of the inner bowl rests flush on the unglazed rim of the outer saucer

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

which enhances flavor

#41 Pumpkin Vessel in Indigo Candles & Lighting with a pair of interiorAkio 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