# Puzzling Piecemeal Plate Portrayals Plate Murals by Molly Hatch are Fabulous By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-05-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plate-murals-by-molly-hatch References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/conversation-pieces-puzzling-wall-murals-of-tableware/) & [mollyhatch](http://www.mollyhatch.com/) Dinner plates are commonly thought of as uniform, consistent and of a matching kind, but plate murals by Molly Hatch have changed this conventional assumption. These plates are part of a bigger picture, literally. Each plate can be thought of as a singular puzzle piece that fits into a larger puzzle. Apart from each other, these tableware accessories resemble your ordinary dinner plates, but when added together, they become murals depicting a variety of scenarios. The images that are displayed on this delicate dishware consist of historical images from prominent museums all over the world. They're sure to be a hit with art historians, art-intrigued individuals and can act as a great conversation piece. Despite the fact that these pieces are displayed in museums and art exhibits, they would make a darling addition to your dining room and/or plate collection. [Image](http://www.designsponge.com/2012/04/molly-hatch-plate-paintings.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Puzzle Plate Murals:** The trend of creating plate murals is disrupting the traditional dinner table setup, and opportunities exist for artists to showcase their designs. - **Tableware Puzzle Pieces:** The tableware industry is being disrupted with the emergence of individual puzzle pieces that fit together to form a larger picture, and innovative companies can capitalize on this trend. - **Museum-inspired Dishware:** The trend of using museum-inspired images on dishware adds an educational element to dining, creating opportunities for companies to cater to the interests of the art community. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists and designers can explore new ways to incorporate their designs into various mediums such as tableware. - **Tableware:** Innovative tableware companies can benefit from incorporating unique design elements like puzzle pieces and historical museum-inspired images. - **Museums:** Museums can capitalize on this trend by partnering with designers like Molly Hatch to create limited-edition pieces that feature images from their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Patterned Cultural Crockery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishoom.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Sandwich Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates.md)