This form is inspired by Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, which is not just about the vase or just about the flower, but about the space between them as well. Here, a small, round bowl rests within a large, footed bowl. The large, sloping interior offers a vast surface that contrasts the color of the plant. In this case, the plant and its vessel are reversed from the typical colors, with rosy leaves against a green-blue glaze, and a smooth wiped rim that allows Heath clay to peek through. — Tung Chiang