Shinya and the Shokunin – Short Film on a Japanese Maker by Boyter & Pope
Thanks to the tone in this short documentary piece by Boyter & Pope they were really able to capture the urgency needed to protect the different crafts that are slowly dwindling in Japan.
Mystical Nature of Things – Abstract Paintings by Italian Artist Marco Tirelli
Italian artist Marco Tirelli's work has a mystical quality and if you look deeper and you can see interesting ways in which he uses art to express something that can't necessarily be seen.
From Past to Present – Wooden Furniture by Slovenian Workshop Mitja
Even though Slovenian workshop Mitja are strongly orientated around their traditional expertise, they are trying to break the mould and bring a contemporary edge to their handiwork.
Wintry Landscapes – Mountain Range Series by British Ceramic Artist Effie Gibson
British ceramic artist Effie Gibson has a keen eye for nature-inspired surfaces, especially these pieces from her 'Mountain Range' series that all reference worn and weathered surfaces.
Melting Point – Marble & Onyx Sculptures by Korean Designer Kwangho Lee
For this collection titled "Melting Point", Korean designer Kwangho Lee used a selection of marble and onyx slotted together nicely to construct a unique mixture of sculptural forms.
A Human Approach – Archetyping Furniture by Studio Destroyers/Builders
Destroyers/Builders are a Brussels based design studio who focus on how design can link to our senses, such as touch and sight, also how these connect with certain cultural values.
Hello Patrons! Time for the book to arrive …
Happy New Year to all Patrons! I hope you are well and are feeling refreshed to tackle new projects ahead. The sample of the publication has now arrived and I have been spell checking/changing... To view this content, you must be a member of OEN Patreon at $5 or more
New in the Shop – OEN Issue 1 is Now Available to Pre-Order Online
We wanted to give our readers news about our first ever publication, OEN Issue 1, and offer a discounted price before we release it to the public and other shops to sell. Thanks for all your support!
Mimicking the Landscape – Hills Collection by Mikiya Kobayashi for Hiro Design
Mikiya Kobayashi is a talented Japanese designer and has produced a collection of functional tableware inspired by the natural landscape that all have beautiful undulating curves.
Reinterpretation of Shape – Metal Sculpture by Spanish Architect Arturo Berned
Talented Spanish architect and visionary sculptor Arturo Berned has been creating these gritty and energetic sculptures that stand juxtaposed to the urban environment surrounding them.
Opposing Environments – Artworks by Maddie Sharrock & Brooke Holm
This series by artist Maddie Sharrock and photographer Brooke Holm explores Earth's opposing environments through a collaboration of sculpture and photography.
Crafting Modernism – The Convento Furniture Collection by Andreu Carulla
Andreu Carulla, a Spanish designer, is looking to explore materials and "old-school" techniques which has led him to adapt his Bernardes Collection design for the Japanese market.
