Crater plates

Crater Plates is a series of four ceramic vessels developed as a unified family of plates and bowls. Each form is defined by a dominant central depression, creating a landscape-like topology that emphasises depth, mass, and negative space.

The objects are constructed through a controlled reduction of form, allowing the interior volume to become the primary spatial and functional element. Exterior surfaces remain raw and unglazed, preserving the material’s tactile and mineral qualities, while the interiors are finished with a smooth, dark glaze. This contrast between rough and glazed surfaces creates a clear visual and haptic distinction between interior and exterior. This intuitively communicating how the objects are intended to be handled and used.

Rather than functioning as isolated pieces, the series is conceived as a sequence. The four forms correspond to a structured dining progression: amuse-bouche, starter, main course, and dessert. Variations in scale and depth respond to each course while maintaining a consistent formal language across the set.

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