Marine Textures Objet d'Art 25 DESIGN_Ginsai The ends of the elastic

The ends of the elastic band are not being tied

This hanging scroll is a classic ink-wash sansui (landscape) painting

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fit naturally in the hand and allow you to appreciate the subtle depth of the kannyu pattern up close

the glaze is again applied as if it were sprinkled with flakes of snow

Marine Textures Objet d'Art 25 DESIGN_Ginsai The ends of the elasticIn 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,