Alternative Artefacts Danto – ‘Tray’ and ‘Flat’

Designed by Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio for Alternative Artefacts Danto, ‘Tray’ and ‘Flat’ reframe the tile as a versatile object — blending the tactile richness of Minpei-yaki with contemporary ceramic innovation. Produced at Danto’s 140-year-old factory on Awaji Island, the unglazed surfaces rely on depth, shadow, and raw materiality to create quiet visual rhythm. While conceived as wall tiles, both series also function as trays, pedestals, or display elements — dissolving the boundary between utility and design.