# Graphic Pattern Pottery These Anthropologie Exotic Plates Feature Hand-Painted Designs By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-01-20 | Updated 2012-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-exotic-plates References: [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?pageName=Wall) & [ruanhoffmann](http://www.ruanhoffmann.com/) These [Anthropologie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laetitia-rouget-love-vase) exotic plates are skillfully hand-crafted by South African artist Ruan Hoffmann. From bold prints to bright colors, these exquisite pottery pieces are both functional and decorative. From elaborate dishware to eccentric wall decor, the multi-functional art pieces make a statement within any home. Hoffman uses three-dimensional surfaces of plated pottery to create bold masterpieces with an ethnic art inspiration in mind. These plates and bowls act as [sculptural canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) that showcase the artist's eclectic signature style. From organic, mythical and abstract expressionism, Ruan Hoffman's earthenware, paper clay and porcelain slip plates have a one of a kind aesthetic, that is both artful and intricate. These vibrant pieces are raw, ornate and authentic, exuding a tremendous amount of personality and character. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handcrafted Pottery:** Opportunities for disrupting traditional pottery with unique, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted designs. - **Ethnic Art-inspired Design:** Opportunities to create unique, culturally inspired designs in a variety of home decor products. - **Three-dimensional Art:** Opportunities to create sculptural art pieces that break traditional two-dimensional constraints. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunities for disrupting the home decor industry with unique, multi-functional, artful pieces. - **Pottery and Ceramics:** Opportunities for introducing new, innovative, handcrafted designs in traditional pottery and ceramics markets. - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunities for disrupting traditional two-dimensional art with three-dimensional, sculptural designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Patterned Cultural Crockery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishoom.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md)