Marine Textures Objet d'Art 25 MOTIF_plum Traditional The form is inspired by

The form is inspired by the teppatsu—the black iron bowl Buddhist monks carry during alms rounds—imbuing the piece with a timeless

This dinner plate has a beautiful bright blue color

The gradation of colors is also reminiscent of Mt

The warmth of the stoneware foundation combined with a beautiful flower design gives it a modern quality

or displayed as small works of art

Marine Textures Objet d'Art 25 MOTIF_plum Traditional The form is inspired byIn this objet dart, Alyne Ohigashi draws inspiration from marine life, biology, and her imagination to create a fantastical porcelain sculpture. Inspired by live coral, this piece also recalls the forms of flowers and the colors of tide pools. Ohigashis skill with glaze comes alive here as multiple layers of glaze flow and meld together like the waters of a warm tropical sea. Every element of the texture is individually crafted and applied by hand,