AKIHIRO NIKAIDO - GYOKUKAKU(玉殻)VASE① Plates When liquid is poured into

When liquid is poured into the glass

His works are created with a focus on free expression unconstrained by stereotypes and the unique element of chance

even if they are glass-tableware that are used in everyday life

a pottery manufacturer that is challenging itself to create new and unique products using Arita ware techniques as a foundation

but left to harden naturally

AKIHIRO NIKAIDO - GYOKUKAKU(玉殻)VASE① Plates When liquid is poured intoGyokukaku() works are made by a technique that Akihiro Nikaido himself invented. It is an incredibly beautiful piece with a unique texture and color expression. The glaze that melts in the kiln is magma from inside the earth, and the thin mud on top of it resembles the earth's surface. The vessel itself is the earth, and it seems to represent a moment in its eternal flow. If you look closely at the expression of this work, you will see that it