SHIPS OF THE SEA MARITIME MUSEUM
LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC WILLIAM SCARBROUGH HOUSE AND GARDENS
Discover Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky, a breathtaking new exhibition by contemporary American artist Rob Strati, on view at
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah, Georgia.
Fragmented in the Blue Harbor ©Rob Strati
Sailing Ships with SS Savannah and Sea Birds ©Rob Strati
This immersive, nautical-inspired art exhibition features original mixed-media works, limited-edition prints, and a dramatic site-specific installation suspended in the museum’s historic atrium.
Blending fine art, ceramic fragments, and intricate hand-drawn illustrations, Strati’s work transforms broken porcelain into visual narratives that explore memory, transformation, and the enduring power of beauty in unexpected places. Visitors will encounter delicate reimaginings of heirloom plates—each drawing viewers into stories shaped by the sea, the sky, and the invisible threads that connect past and present.
Whether you're an art collector, a design enthusiast, or simply seeking inspiration, Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky invites you to see fragility not as an end—but as the beginning of something new.
All original works and a selection of limited-edition prints will be available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds supporting Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. A full catalog is coming soon.
Align your name with celebrated artist Rob Strati and help bring this exhibition to thousands in Savannah. Sponsorships include recognition and exclusive access.
Join us for the Opening Night Reception of
Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky
Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:30–7:30PM | $15 per person
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
41 MLK Jr. Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401
Step into the exhibition for the very first time during an evening that invites reflection and curiosity. The museum will open after hours for the unveiling of Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky, where Rob Strati’s art transforms broken porcelain into stories of memory, imagination, and renewal.
Join Executive Director Molly Carrott Taylor and Curator Tania Sammons for a special evening to meet Rob Strati—a welcoming gathering for patrons, artists, and museum friends.
This is not a typical opening—it’s a chance to move through the museum with intention, watching broken pieces shift into something unexpectedly whole.
Make art, share stories and get inspired at
Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky
Art, Conversation & Creative Play
Friday, September 26, 2025
5:00–7:00PM | $25 per person
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
41 MLK Jr. Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401
Meet internationally celebrated artist Rob Strati—
whose work is captivating collectors and curators around the world.
The evening begins with Rob in conversation with Executive Director Molly Carrott Taylor and Curator Tania Sammons, offering insight into the making of Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky.
Then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on art experience: tear, trade, and transform patterned paper into your own one-of-a-kind collage.
All materials are provided, and no art experience is necessary—just a sense of curiosity. Light snacks and drinks will be served.
Space is limited—connect, create, and explore with one of today's most exciting contemporary artists.
Rob Strati is a New York-based artist whose work explores the beauty and fragility of memory through broken porcelain and precise linework.
His Fragmented series transforms heirloom plates into poetic, mixed-media compositions that reimagine loss as possibility. Strati’s art has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with recent shows in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Italy.
A portrait of artist, Rob Strati
All videos ©Rob Strati
What begins with a broken plate becomes a world in motion.
In these behind-the-scenes clips, artist Rob Strati brings fragments of porcelain to life through delicate linework and layered imagination. Each drawing bridges past and present, mapping a story from the cracks outward—where precision meets spontaneity, and memory gives way to wonder.
Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky Press Release
The Seven Seas: Embarkation ©Rob Strati
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Fragmented in Blue the Harbor ©Rob Strati
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Fragmented in Blue with Windmills. Gulls and Ships ©Rob Strati
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is open daily from 10am - 5pm,
just one block west of City Market, ready to welcome you aboard!
The museum features nine galleries, maritime artifacts, and the largest private garden in Savannah’s historic district—free and open to the public during museum hours.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
41 MLK Jr. Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401
For directions, ticket details, and accessibility information, visit our Visit Us page.