#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Special Order Liberty Roast Duck

Liberty Roast Duck

Glazed here in glossy Yuzu as part of our Heath + Herman Miller Collection

I love the low profile on traditional bonsai planters

and conceptually rewarding upon closer inspection

my intention was to arrange cacti in the bowl in the same manner as a chef would present food on a plate—not aiming to be symmetrical or centered

#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Special Order Liberty Roast DuckThis 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