Akiko Hirai: Mark of the Pot, DOCUMENTARY about Japanese potter, GOLDMARK

Vanity Fair hails her as a Ceramicist Extraordinaire, and in this captivating feature documentary, we delve into the remarkable life and work of Akiko Hirai, one of the world s leading potters. Filmed at her London studio, the documentary provides an intimate look at the artistic process of this extraordinary talent. For more visit: With accolades from The New York Times and The Guardian, Akiko s work evokes a visceral reaction, each piece carrying marks and traces of past events, described by her as both dirty and Her unique approach to ceramics mirrors her own life journey, marked by challenges, changes, and a courageous pursuit of passion. The film captures Akiko s reflections on her unconventional path to becoming a renowned ceramicist. Leaving a regular job in Japan in her mid20s, she arrived in a foreign country with little language proficiency or financial stability. Undeterred, she volunteered at a home