I just purchased my first Bruno Kark vase. I have been enthralled with this potter's work for years, but had not visited his Emeryville studio until this holiday season. What's great about this work? Beautiful craftmanship, absolutely. And a sure and subtle command of form and gesture. It is obvious he is influenced by Japanese potters and designs, but his pieces have evolved beyond these into a new language. And in this wonderful way, you can feel the his commitment in the pots when you hold them. Go take a look.