# Painted Ceramic Installations Molly Hatch Creates Beautiful Collages with Ceramic Plates By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-hatch References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/02/hand-painted-ceramic-plate-installations-by-molly-hatch/) & [mollyhatchstudio](http://mollyhatchstudio.com/) Massachusetts-based artist Molly Hatch has long worked with ceramics in her work, but her latest creations take the experience to a new, frenzied level. A ceramicist, Hatch, who is represented by [Todd Merrill Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crisalide) in New York City, has previously collaborated with Anthropologie, Blend Fabrics, Frankie & Fern and Galison, while she has also designed her own line of ceramics available through her Etsy shop. In her work, Molly Hatch often references imagery and patterns that carry a historical significance in the world of ceramic art. Hatch's biggest ceramic plate collage to date is a permanent installation at the [High Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-greenwich-turntable) in Atlanta, Georgia, titled Physic Garden, which consists of 475 plates and references the imagery used on [Chelsea Factory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-mens-formal) plates as early as the 1750s. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ceramic Plate Installations:** Using ceramic plates to create large, permanent installations in public spaces creates opportunities for artists and designers to incorporate traditional materials in new and creative ways. - **Historically-inspired Art:** Referencing historical patterns and imagery in contemporary art and design can create a renewed appreciation for traditional styles and inspire new interpretations of classic art forms. - **Collaboration in Ceramics:** Collaborating with artists, designers, and retailers can expand the reach of ceramics and help to introduce new audiences to the traditional art form. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Incorporating ceramics into large-scale art installations creates opportunities for ceramic artists and inspires new conversations about traditional art forms. - **Design:** Referencing historical patterns and imagery in contemporary design can create new opportunities for designers to explore and incorporate traditional styles and materials in their work. - **Retail:** Collaborating with ceramicists can introduce new and unique products to the retail market and provide customers with a renewed appreciation for traditional ceramics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Adorable Ceramic Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-homeware1.md) - [Timeless Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathered-collection.md) - [Ceramic Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-home-collections.md) - [Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zemlya.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-installation1.md) - [Cultural Contemporary Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scad-at-miami.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md)