‘spiky vase’ image © designboom

japanese ceramicist ikuko iwamoto, now based in london creates a variety of ceramics which are both sculptural and functional. in all her work she focusses on the idea of touch. using smooth forms she creates pieces that feature a range of spikes, tentacles and dimples. for tent london she created a new range of vases, teapots and cups.

london design festival 08: ikuko iwamoto at tent london detail of ‘spiky vase’

london design festival 08: ikuko iwamoto at tent london ‘cups’ image © designboom

london design festival 08: ikuko iwamoto at tent london ‘teapot’ image © designboom

london design festival 08: ikuko iwamoto at tent london ‘light shade’ image © designboom

more: http://www.ikukoi.co.uk http://www.tentlondon.co.uk