Plate 2010

This iridescent, geometric plate by Japanese artist Okada Yūji (1948-present) is a fine example of contemporary ceramics, a genre known for its exploration of form, texture, and color. This 2010 work, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, features an intricate design of blue-green stripes and a subtle diamond pattern created through the use of abalone shell inlay. The work invites viewers to appreciate the subtle interplay of light and shadow, giving the work a mesmerizing, iridescent effect.