#52 Medium Imperfection Vessel CAEPLP Scientific in form yet organic

Scientific in form yet organic in texture

or a small vase on its own

This roaster is inspired by American blacksmith designs of the 18th and 19th century

wool stuffing

The handle has a sliding clip which allows it to be removed so that the glass and handle can be cleaned separately

#52 Medium Imperfection Vessel CAEPLP Scientific in form yet organicThis 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