Cylinder Vase II incrimental-layers-featured "As in nature

"As in nature

My favourite tool is my own hand

the piece has an organic feel to it's finish

These ceramic and mixed media compositions blur the boundaries between the made and the found

Cylinder Vase II incrimental-layers-featured "As in natureA 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