Animal Sculpture

Name: Animal Sculpture
Brand: Gaku
SKU: POJ-GA-AS
Price: 8400 JPY
Availability: InStock

¥8,400

This animal figurine is simplistic but charming, livening up any shelf or surface that it rests upon.

The red clay is local to the mountains in Gaku Nakane’s area, and you can see the sediment structure in the figure. His work honors the natural environment of his youth.

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Gaku Nakane

Gaku Nakane, the 26-year-old potter, was raised by artisan parents in the idyllic countryside of Shiga prefecture.

A striking cliff and boundless forest are the scenes from his childhood. Playing amongst the natural environment as a child, and observing the textures of trees, surfaces of rocks, and other materials that have withstood the test of time, have shaped his own artistic identity - one that is whimsical yet bold.

Each of his pottery pieces is made by layering two types of clay. When firing, the discrepancy in shrinkage between the two layers creates a unique crackled pattern on each vessel and sculpture. Gaku hopes to bring warmth and charm to homes near and far through his work.

Watch his interview to learn more about the artisan.

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Gaku Nakane

Gaku Nakane, the 26-year-old potter, was raised by artisan parents in the idyllic countryside of Shiga prefecture.

A striking cliff and boundless forest are the scenes from his childhood. Playing amongst the natural environment as a child, and observing the textures of trees, surfaces of rocks, and other materials that have withstood the test of time, have shaped his own artistic identity - one that is whimsical yet bold.

Each of his pottery pieces is made by layering two types of clay. When firing, the discrepancy in shrinkage between the two layers creates a unique crackled pattern on each vessel and sculpture. Gaku hopes to bring warmth and charm to homes near and far through his work.

Watch his interview to learn more about the artisan.