Spotted | Graffiti Tile for the Home, Monochrome Still Lifes, and Weathered Tableware

Daniel van Dijck’s line of marble plates and bowls embody a sense of history. They appear weathered and worn like well-used heirlooms. Part of this perceived history is due to the off kilter form and marbled surface, alluding to a time prior to industrial production. In this way Dijck manages to readdress the ubiquitous presence of plates and bowls.

Sharan Elran has used modular forms throughout his work to articulate concepts of infinity and human possibility. See a previous article on his Unlimited Edition, 1 of 6,227,020,800 here.  In Bricks #4 Elran employs a similar modular aesthetic creating various iterations of vessels.

Refin Ceramiche specializes in the production of ceramic tiles. To create their Graffiti line, designers studied urban environments seeking to translate the look and feel of concrete into porcelain tiles. Available in a variety of sizes, colors, and surface decor, the Graffiti line is suitable for flooring and wall pieces.

Monika Patuszyñska’s porcelain vessels serve as a meeting ground for rich organic texture and clean, refined surface. Honeycomb and sponge-like textures stand in contrast to smooth white walls. The work below was recently shown at the Kielce Institute of Design where Patuszyñska serves as the artistic director.

Japanese designer Takeshi Omura has spent years developing a signature aesthetic for his utilitarian ware. The result is a mature body of work that is visually light and aged like metal. Magdalena Dymańska, based in Poland, created the rich monochrome still lifes of his work below.

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