At first glance, the antique plate art of Caroline Slotte, an artist based in Helsinki, Finland, simply looks like an elaborate layering of porcelain for a special occasion. Yet upon closer inspection, it becomes abundantly clear that there is much more going on when it comes to the traditional imagery. There is a sense of depth not normally associated with them and that is due to the fact that the scenes have been carved out.
Working with secondhand objects, Slotte brings a new dimension to antique plate art. As written in her statement, "Demonstrating an engaged sensitivity towards the associations, memories and narratives inherent in the objects, Slotte´s intricate physical interventions allows us to see things we would otherwise not have seen."
What's Driving This Trend
- Upcycled Antique Art
- Using secondhand objects to create intricate physical interventions that bring a new dimension to antique art.
- Sculptured Porcelain Art
- Layering and carving out porcelain to create striking sculptures with a sense of depth and traditional imagery.
- Narrative Art
- Demonstrating an engaged sensitivity towards the associations, memories and narratives inherent in objects to create thought-provoking art pieces.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- Creating new opportunities for artists to explore different ways of working with antique objects, porcelain and narrative art.
- Interior Design
- Providing unique and visually striking sculptured porcelain art for interior designers to incorporate in decor projects.
- Sustainable Living
- Encouraging a sustainable lifestyle by promoting upcycled antique art as a way of re-purposing and reducing waste.
