I just had to show you this gallery wall of painted plates that I saw on a recent trip to Anthropologie. There is so much inspiration in that store. A little trip to Anthro helps get me refreshed, whenever I am feeling uninspired .
This art installation was amazing in person and my little iPhone could not take the pictures this wall so deserved. Note to self: Remember to bring your good camera whenever visiting Anthropologie.
The plates were all different sizes and patterns. They were hung close together in a kind of cloud pattern. They even wrapped around onto a second wall
Upon closer inspection, I could tell the plates were first painted white and then hung. The wintry blue scene seemed to be painted on afterwards. It reminds me of Willow Ware deconstructed.
The Visual Display Teams at Anthropologie never cease to amaze me. There is so much incredible talent there. I love how each store interprets the seasonal concept in a way that no two are alike.
Does this make you want to hang some plates and paint, or is it just me?
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I’ve painted individual plates before, but never would have thought to group them an use them as a canvas. I can totally see you doing this. You are the master of plate hanging!
Wow, how gorgeous! I can’t even believe how spectacular that is! I, too, love Anthropologie. I don’t buy much there, but anytime I am needing to kick into high-inspiration mode, I know that I can always find something in that store to get me there. 🙂
Wow, that is unreal.
This really does rock! Six or seven years ago I saw a plate collection hung in the Anthro in Kansas City that looked very similar to this in arrangement – however it was not painted. I LOVE the additional hand painting. Just amazing. FYI – at that same Anthro a friend got kicked out for taking pictures. I’m not sure what the policy is now, but I always take my pictures there on the sly!
This is amazing!! Thank you for sharing, your photos have me thinking about old plates in my garage and what they could be…have a wonderful week
xoxo, Tanya 🙂
That is amazing! The person who thought of that must be pretty creative. I don’t actually have the urge to recreate this plate collage but the one you have – that’s another story. I love your collection!
Check out ceramic artist Molly Hatch. I am a little surprised that you did not find out the name of the artist to give credit. Molly Hatch has done other works for Anthropology. She is currently doing a reinterpretation of 2 old plates for the High Museum in Atlanta. You can see the beginnings on her blog. This wall of plates could be her work.