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#drawing
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#Robert Strati
“The Fall with Blackbird” (2024), 29 x 24 x 2.5 inches. All photos © Robert Strati, shared with permission
We regularly affiliate objects with reminiscences—a stuffed bear reminds us of childhood playtime or a household heirloom of a beloved ancestor—however for Robert Strati, sure objects additionally comprise narratives of their very own accord. The artist (beforehand) attracts elaborate scenes that seem to burst from shattered porcelain plates as a part of his Fragmented collection. Completely matching ink to the design on the dinnerware, Strati expands the story inside the vessel to the paper beneath, rendering large-scale, monochromatic scenes that appear to emanate from the unique composition.
Latest works embody “The Fall with Blackbird,” which depicts a small forest enclave that widens to disclose a small waterfall and imposing mountains within the background. Others take a extra pointed and well timed strategy. “We the People,” for instance, portrays a stately eagle flying from the White Home, because the constitutional phrase explodes into chaos.
Discover extra from Strati on his web site and Instagram.
“We the People” (2024), 37 x 37 x 2.5 inches
“Fragmented in Green with Moon and Mountains”
“Sailing Ships and the Winds” (2024), 35 x 29 x 2.5 inches
“Fragmented in Red with Minarets and Ships” (2024), 23 x 24 x 2.5 inches
“Fragmented in Green with Stag and Ship” (2024), 30 x 24 2.5 inches
#drawing
#ink
#porcelain
#Robert Strati
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