Decorative Plates
Plate, 'Harlequin'
Jhonny Morote interprets the Harlequin as a pre-Hispanic concept. Depicted in brilliant colors, the classic personage is featureless, his face a mask. "I want to create a vocabulary of images inspired in the past but with a contemporary vision, " the artist says.
Ceramic centerpiece, 'Worlds of Color'
"I took my inspiration from everyday things and from the modern world, " Denisse Romero confides. Circular in shape, this extraordinary centerpiece pays tribute to the futuristic art of the 1960s.
Cuzco plate, 'Cosmic Hummingbird'
With wings extended, the Nazca hummingbird hovers in a universe of earthen tones. Surrounding the quick white figure, geometric shapes from pre-Hispanic art appear in exquisite symmetry.
Marble inlay plate, 'Sunflower Kaleidoscope'
A radiant sunflower centers a kaleidoscope that glows with the sublime beauty of 1300 gemstones. Crafted by hand, the colorful inlay work blossoms over a hand-carved marble plate.
Ceramic plate, 'Cuzco Legacy'
The weaves that Andean women make on looms tied to their waists inspire the design of this innovative plate. Peru's Quisucar recreates the traditional patterns as a testimony to his country's artistic legacy.
Cuzco plate, 'Ceremonial Calendar'
The Huaman Paucar Family translates ancient ceremonial glyphs onto a decorative plate of stunning color. Superbly crafted of sleek ceramic, it is painted by hand. The resulting design - a calendar - melds past and present.
Decorative ceramic plate, 'Red Harlequin'
Bathed in colorful glazes, this decorative plate demonstrates a bold minimalism. Edymundo Cola�o covers the surface with a Harlequin motif in tangerine and cherry red.
Marble inlay plate, 'Mughal Magic'
India's Imran finds inspiration in the rich artistry of the Mughal era for the design of this hand-crafted marble plate. It is adorned with a florid gemstone inlay that features carnelian flowers growing on jasper vines.
Wood plate, 'Wilderness'
Inspired by the exotic flora and fauna that surrounds her, Adelina Rendon crafts a spectacular decorative plate. It is carved of local linaloe wood and decorated in the colorful style of Olinal�, which praises the surrounding nature.
Ceramic plate, 'Women with Baskets'
Brighten any area in the room with this distinctive plate by Francisco Guerreros. Wonderfully vivid coloring, along with skillful manipulation of shape and shade, effectively capture the viewer's attention.