#46 Imperfection Vessel s21 A pair of diamond profiles

A pair of diamond profiles spun on their axes

There’s no single way to place them—it’s about the creativity of presentation and expression

The green glaze follows a gradient from speckled up top

These pyramids are made from hand carved and decorated figures depicting traditional life in Germany

#46 Imperfection Vessel s21 A pair of diamond profilesThis 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