Cylinder Vase II incrimental-layers-featured “My work explores the redundancy

“My work explores the redundancy and renewal of an object connecting the past with the present

Hand carved in his studio in South Korea this plate is in the form of four petals in Cherry wood

the piece has an organic feel to it's finish

The viewer is invited to touch to remember

Shaping objects to contain and display water that sustains the blooms

Cylinder Vase II incrimental-layers-featured “My work explores the redundancyA tall vessel thrown by hand in Akiko's London studio, with layers of pale glazes. Each piece has a unique surface that illustrates the element of chance that is central to her processes. "Today, much of industrial production values consistency, precision and control. My work moves in the opposite direction, embracing variation as an essential part of making. I am currently researching why certain forms of fluctuation and irregularity resonate so