#21 Medium Torso Vase Rugs The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative

The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece

the form of this pair curves dramatically towards the top before closing in a playful protrusion at the top

yielding an affable

beginning with a darker red up top and drawing the eyes down into bright orange

With smaller candles the holes in the top allow light through to create dancing patterns on surfaces around the candle holder

#21 Medium Torso Vase Rugs The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorativeFor Akio Nukaga throwing on the wheel is a technique close to his heart, one that he can always rely on. This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. These grooves accentuate the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. Akio finishes the vessel by applying different colored slips (liquid clay)a technique he has refined over the last 30 yearsto create richly