Ceramic artist Fujikasa Satoko is drawn to “dynamic, irregular shapes that mimic energy and beauty found in nature.” In this sculpture she has connected with and captured the very essence of motion generated by the force of nature. We sense, perhaps, the fluttering and spiraling of fabric in the wind. Only the base is solid, anchoring the piece and providing stability. Fujikasa explores the sculptural quality of her clay medium through works that are not bound by function, an approach that is distinct from the long tradition of Japanese vessel making. At the same time, her fascination with nature and the awareness that comes from scrutinizing the world has roots in Japanese, European, and American art traditions.