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Black Mountain Nerikomi Vase 2 | Sculptures by AKIKO TSUJI. Item composed of ceramic
Black Mountain Nerikomi Vase 2 | Sculptures by AKIKO TSUJI. Item composed of ceramic
Black Mountain Nerikomi Vase 2 | Sculptures by AKIKO TSUJI. Item composed of ceramic
Black Mountain Nerikomi Vase 2 | Sculptures by AKIKO TSUJI. Item composed of ceramic

Created and Sold by AKIKO TSUJI

AKIKO TSUJI

Black Mountain Nerikomi Vase 2 - Sculptures

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DimensionsWeight
4H x 3W x 3D in
10.16H x 7.62W x 7.62D cm
0.45 kg
1 lb

Using the nerikomi (kneading) technique, a marble pattern is created. Nerikomi is a traditional Japanese pottery-making technique of creating patterns by mixing different colored clay.
In this piece, however, instead of creating a conventional pattern, I have mixed the white and black clay into a non-conforming gesture, then shaped and carved it into a vase. The sharp cuts resemble a steep cliff as I am often inspired by natural landscapes. A small opening allows for a single stem flower or a branch. The interior is glazed in dark brown with a splash and drips showing around the opening. The exterior is unglazed. High fired at cone 10.

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Item Black Mountain Nerikomi Vase 2
Created by AKIKO TSUJI
As seen in Creator's Studio, CA, CA
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AKIKO TSUJI
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Wescover creator since 2020
Specializes in creating sculptural ceramic objects using various hand-building techniques.

I started making ceramics in 2012 after more than 15 years of working in a NY brand, visual and design consultation studio. My hand-built ceramic work focuses on two spectrums - one, the Japanese wabisabi inspired pieces which exudes the quality of transience, and the other, a minimal approach that is an interpretation of nature and study of shapes and forms.
My commissioned work includes a collection for Maman NYC, Chillhouse NYC, 97 Crosby NYC, Paloma Wool Madrid, White is Good Beijing, Virgil Normal LA, Departamento LA, Seldom Seen SF, Voyager SF & LA, Tekuno Tea Shop SF, as well custom pieces for private collectors. I have held a month-long pop-up shop at Voyager SF in 2019 where I showcased ceramics and fashion as well as a pop-up event of ceramic works at Seldom Seen SF in 2018. In addition I have wholesaled for Steven Alan US between 2014-2016 and many of my ceramic works were featured in publications such as W Magazine Culture, Bloomberg Businessweek, Steven Alan The Designer Edit, Paloma Wool, Coastal Living and more. I am also a fashion designer specializing in innovative draping. In 2018 I published the book 'Vase and Flower’ which showcases my vases in combination with ikebana flower artists from around the globe.