#2 Medium Imperfection Vessel Ceramic Plates 100 photographs from years of

100 photographs from years of testing

A bowl of simple design with bold black surface and neutral rim

simply pour into a glass full of ice and garnish with an orange wedge

but also offer a view into the interior piece—a simple flower pot design glazed in a beautiful green that represents the vitality of the plant within

and highlighter orange

#2 Medium Imperfection Vessel Ceramic Plates 100 photographs from years ofThis 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