Rob Strati is an illustrator and sculptor, best known for his “Fragmented” series. The artist builds his drawings around fragments of shattered porcelain plates, constructing imagery exploding beyond the confines of their original glazed illustrations. Originally a method to preserve an accidentally shattered gift from his mother-in-law, Strati’s work resurrects the fragments of an object no longer able to serve its intended purpose, transitioning from calamity to creation.

“The process of something breaking involves loss, which is often painful. However, there comes a point where we can rebuild and create something new. Each piece Strati creates tells a story that moves beyond the break, showing how even through chaos, we can find hope and transformation. For Strati, his work reflects how we can both include and be freed from the past to continue our stories and create something new.” -Artist Statement