Guided by Nature – A Collection of Volcanic Ash Glazed Tiles by Dzek
The tiling in your home can take your décor to a whole new level. There are many options available in tiling design, but how does volcanic ash-glazed tiles sound? Suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces, this tile will give bathrooms, kitchens and other parts of the house an exceptional ap
Experiments in Shape – Paintings & Prints by Serena Mitnik-Miller
There’s an interesting element to artwork that has repetitive elements. The effect on the actual artist is more of a meditation, putting order on a canvas that has so many possibilities in terms of colour and shape. A process of cleansing that’s sure to give a sense of balance to oneR
Low-tech Minimalism – Play Vases by Swiss Designer Miriam Josi
At first sight, one is immediately taken by the delicacy of these vases. The narrow, cylindrical glass is surrounded by pale geometric mycelium shapes combined in a way that makes each creation a standout. Miriam Josi is a Swiss artist who has studied all over the world. She calls her work low tech
Honest Design – The KYSS Range by Tom Fereday & Kenny Yong-soo Son
On principle I’m sure most designers would love to be more open to honest ways of working. Unfortunately it’s not always up to the designer thanks to the larger companies standing behind such projects. Materials are often substituted for materials of lesser quality. Methods of constructi
New in the Shop – Ceramics by Maiko Wakasugi of Studio Bwanji
I think porcelain is such a beautiful material and when I saw Japanese artist Maiko Wakasugi’s work I had to reach out to her. The vertical inlayed lines on the body of her porcelain pieces catch the light wonderfully and add intrigue that’s sometimes lacking in such a pure white colour. Using a
Frozen in Time – Static Gestures & Figures by Kassandra Thatcher
Ah, the concept of movement frozen in time. One can equate it to dancers who suddenly freeze when moving or gymnasts flying through the air. This sort of frozen movement is exactly what artist Kassandra Thatcher brings us with her Static Gestures and Figures collection. Thatcher uses clay as her pri
Design Guide: Our Top 10 in Copenhagen ??
I have had fun compiling our list of top places to visit for art and design inspiration. The obvious choice for me was Copenhagen, a city that I lived closed to at one point and... To view this content, you must be a member of OEN Patreon at $5 or more
New in the Shop – The Art of Monozukuri Expressed by Metalworkers SyuRo
On the face of it the Japanese word ‘Monozukuri’ means literally “to make things” in Japanese. But the relationship between human and object is much stronger than one might first assume. The appreciation for hand techniques, craftsmanship, and ethic are all wrapped in to this