karen ryan: second hand plates 2011
with their altered decorative patterns, this latest edition of plates looks beneath the veneer of everyday lies to unveil hidden layers of domestic truths.
‘second hand’ hate plate by karen ryan images © karen ryan
british designer karen ryan first started her ‘second hand’ plate series in 2005. looking beneath the veneer of everyday lies, ryan systematically removes the decorative patterns of pre-owned porcelain plates to reveal enblematic words, unveiling hidden layers of domestic truths. this latest edition of plates evokes sentiments of disturbance but also love, creating an ambiguous portrait left open for interpretation.
‘second hand’ lie plate
‘second hand’ fear plate
‘second hand’ hurt plate
‘second hand’ love plate
‘second hand’ hit plate
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