"Egg" Mug #01 - "Sky & Earth" 2023 Tea He designs based on the

He designs based on the upbringing of a handicraft item with an eye in the destiny of that particular product

Now the wood is given a new lease of life

Ivy for example (as shown) can survive in water for months

this functional sizing allows for versatility of use

Its spiny fruit has earned it the name “Fox’s comb" or “Monkey’s comb" in Japanese

"Egg" Mug #01 - "Sky & Earth" 2023 Tea He designs based on the"Egg" mug by Ricca Okano, from the exhibition "Sky & Earth", October 2023 at DEA EAST. Small ceramic mug, with a similar sized egg shaped handle that rests on a brass ring, and in a rich, textured red glaze over a pale green base. A striking piece that requires considered looking, Ricca Okano's signature style elevates vessels to works of art. Each shifting surface is testament to the artist's touch, a collaboration between determined intent and the