I'm drawn to the paper-like texture and tablecloth-like pattern.
Maybe it's because I come into contact with paper on a daily basis through my work, but I'm drawn to thin textures, so many of the plates I have at home are thin.
This piece is by the ceramic artist duo Satoko Sai + Tomoko Kurahara. They use a variety of techniques to suit the concept of their work, such as silkscreening to transfer images onto ceramics, or using casting and embossing, to create vessels that can be called art pieces.
Each piece has a different story and style, so when I hear about them, I can't help but buy them. I don't collect works by specific artists, but I do have works by these two, and I have four or five types of plates and several types of cups.
This is from the "Year's Plate" series, which was released every year. I use it when eating cake, and when I put it on, it looks like it's been cut out of a tablecloth, which is really beautiful. I also like the rough texture of the edges, and I find myself touching them all the time.
Satoko Sai + Tomoko Kurahara has been active since 2002, consisting of Sai Satoko and Kurahara Tomoko. The series was started in response to the European-based year plates, and the concept changes depending on the year, and of course the style is also diverse. The year is branded on the back. "Their free-flowing ideas, which move back and forth between concrete and abstract, are fascinating. I hope they will resume the series (laughs)."
