JULY 9, 2024 GRACE EBERT

The Fall with Blackbird” (2024), 29 x 24 x 2.5 inches. All images © Robert Strati

We often associate objects with memories—a stuffed bear reminds us of childhood playtime or a family heirloom of a beloved ancestor—but for Robert Strati, certain items also contain narratives of their own accord. The artist (previously) draws elaborate scenes that appear to burst from shattered porcelain plates as part of his Fragmented series. Perfectly matching ink to the design on the dinnerware, Strati expands the story within the vessel to the paper below, rendering large-scale, monochromatic scenes that seem to emanate from the original composition. =[…]

“Fragmented in Green with Moon and Mountains”

“Sailing Ships and the Winds” (2024), 35 x 29 x 2.5 inches

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