# Organically Textured Ceramics The Akio Nukaga and Friends Exhibit Displays Latest Pottery Works By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-nukaga-and-friends References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/akio-nukaga-and-friends-at-heath-ceramics-san-francisco.php) & [heathceramics](http://www.heathceramics.com/san-francisco) The Akio Nukaga and Friends exhibit, which is set to be held at [Heath Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillsborough-residence)' Boiler Room Gallery in San Francisco, California, this weekend until the beginning of August, displays the designer's latest works long with a few of his colleagues. Organically textured, his vessels are utterly gorgeous, which sets the perfect tone for the event. Shown alongside works from such artists as Hideki Takayama and Motoaki Takahashi, his pieces in the Akio Nukaga and Friends exhibit are all [handmade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-buco-vita-x-commune-design). He reveals, "I love throwing and am always looking for new ideas about form while throwing. This time, I developed some new forms made by combining a cup and two balls. This is my version of the ancient styles from Japan and Korea." The collection is made up of white glazed pitchers, [layered vases and pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathered-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Textured Ceramics:** The trend towards organically textured ceramics presents an opportunity for artisans to create unique and captivating pottery designs. - **Handmade Craftsmanship:** The resurgence of handmade craftsmanship in ceramics offers an opportunity for artisans to showcase their skills and create one-of-a-kind pieces. - **Ancient Styles Revival:** The revival of ancient pottery styles from Japan and Korea provides an opportunity for artists to bring traditional techniques into contemporary ceramics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisan Ceramics:** The artisan ceramics industry can capitalize on the trend of organic textured ceramics by creating unique and visually striking pottery designs. - **Craftsmanship Education:** The craftsmanship education industry can tap into the trend of handmade ceramics by offering courses and workshops that teach traditional pottery techniques and skills. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can leverage the revival of ancient pottery styles by curating exhibits that showcase contemporary interpretations of traditional Japanese and Korean ceramics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zemlya.md) - [Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-installation1.md) - [Collaborative Textural Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-series.md) - [Terracotta-Highlighting Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nossa-terra.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Playful Ceramic Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-ceramics.md) - [Sculpted Utilitarian Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-variations.md) - [Ceramic Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillsborough-residence.md)