#44 Indigo Imperfection Vessel S23 This form is an exploration

This form is an exploration of the classic terra cotta pot

who was the personification of the sun

The focal idea of this design is the woven handle

and shaped with a traditional mouth blowing technique for beautiful variation

#44 Indigo Imperfection Vessel S23 This form is an explorationThis 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 imaginationsto 'complete' them in our minds eye. His ideas inspired me to think beyond symmetry and explore imbalance, which gave way to Imperfect Vessels. I hope youll enjoy it and let your imagination run wild!" This piece features his signature Pleated