THE ARTWORK
On Ettore Sottsass’s Lettuce plate, black-and-white graphic decoration crosses one side of the light surface. Lines, small grids and changes of direction transform part of the rim into an autonomous visual field, leaving ample breathing space in the centre.
The 1985 design for Memphis brings functional form into dialogue with decorative invention. The plate’s circle retains a simple presence, while the drawing introduces asymmetry and rhythm. The eye can follow the object’s outline or dwell on decorative details, recognising how a few interventions change the perception of the whole surface.
The 1985 design for Memphis brings functional form into dialogue with decorative invention. The plate’s circle retains a simple presence, while the drawing introduces asymmetry and rhythm. The eye can follow the object’s outline or dwell on decorative details, recognising how a few interventions change the perception of the whole surface.