In ‘Fragmented,’ Expansive Scenes Rendered in Ink by Robert Strati Emanate from Shattered Porcelain Plates

An antique plate that has broken into pieces and been assembled onto a white surface, augmented by an ink-drawn scene that extends from the plate's original design.

All pictures © Robert Strati, shared with permission

When an heirloom plate crashed to the ground, somewhat than attempting to connect the items again collectively, Robert Strati had a extra inventive concept to protect the spirit of the item. He organized the shards on a two-dimensional floor, mimicking the way in which the items scattered when the plate fell, and commenced to render intricate ink drawings that prolonged from the unique design. The possibility incidence spurred an ongoing sequence referred to as Fragmented, which explores “the chances of issues damaged and the tales that may evolve from them,” he says.

Using ink that matches the unique, monochrome colours of vintage plates, Strati continues traces and patterns into dreamlike situations. Brimming with figures, ships, and animals, bucolic landscapes develop into huge vistas and surreal scenes sprout from ornamental edges.

See extra of Strati’s work on his website and Instagram. (through Kottke)

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