Faceted Tall Vase IV swedish Hand carved in his studio

Hand carved in his studio in South Korea this tea tray has an elegant curved form in walnut wood

with layers of pale and coloured glaze

I use a primitive method called “pit firing” (or “open firing”)

A shallow bowl thrown by hand in Akiko's London studio

Faceted Tall Vase IV swedish Hand carved in his studioA tall faceted vessel thrown by hand in Akiko's London studio, with layers of pale and coloured glaze. 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