As Above So Below – Ceramic Sculpture by Artist Danny Duncombe
Danny Duncombe truly amazes with his ‘As Above, So Below’ series. The clever name is based on a collection of sculptures that feature rounded, flat and slatted surfaces that defy a structured “this side up” appearance. Duncombe is a self taught ceramic sculptor based out of L
New in the Shop – Handcrafted Iron Frying Pans by JIU
I’m a big fan of rethinking everyday design and seeing if there is any improvement to be made. This is exactly what Japanese design studio TENT did with Osaka-based metalworkers Fujita Metal. Fujita Metal’s speciality is the production of more traditional metal objects, from frying pans to a
A Sense of Awakening – Oculus Series by Artist Lisa Bartleson
As soon as you feast your eyes on the ‘Oculus collection’ you will be blown away by the body of work which is, in simple terms, a pure study in colour and geometrics. With Oculus meaning a round or eye-like design, California-based artist Lisa Bartleson couldn’t have found a more a
The Opulent & Imperfect – Noviembre Furniture Collection by BREUER
Mexico-based studio BREUER have asked some interesting questions in this new collection of work for 2020 titled ‘Noviembre’. The collection itself consists of tables, seating, and other decorative pieces that have been crafted to make the onlooker explore form and function in more detail
Claying with Type – Works by Hanna Whitehead & Guomundur Ulfarsson
Challenging the boundaries of design by finding inspiration from various sectors is what creativity is all about. Through the material that you source and scratch away at you leave small fragments that become ideas, stitching a foundation that will become your own work, thus seeing your vision come
The Wonders of Nature – Landscapes Captured by Brooke Holm
No matter how beautiful art can be, there is little that can truly compare to the beauty of nature. Brooke Holm takes this beauty to the next level by incorporating it into her artwork, exploring the bond between humans and nature through her dramatic landscapes captured by her camera. Her focus on
A Refined Playfulness – Interior Design by Studio Giancarle Valle
Studio Giancarle Valle’s unique décor creations have a look and feel of luxury that will make you want to sink into the designs. The pieces have a modern edge mixed with a traditional feel to provide a sense of warmth and comfort. He combines his furnishings to make interior designs that’s
New in the Shop – Sculptural Woodwork by Japanese Studio IPPEN
That unique space between art and function is one of the most interesting aspects of craft. Of course, set shapes may be used as a framework for production, but the qualities of producing by hand leaves small markings or traces that add warmth and character to an object. IPPEN is a Japanese studio c
Flattened Object & Space – Textile Collage by Artist Hyunjee Jung
There is nothing about Hyunjee Jung’s work that wouldn’t put a smile on your face. Her bright 3-D designs provide a textural element that comes through, even in a photograph. They leave you yearning to touch and see more. Looking at Jung’s work, it is understandable that you would want to know
The Timeless Classics – Furniture by Shin Okuda of Waka Waka
If we look back at Alvar Aalto and the other icons of the modernist design we have take in to account that this aesthetic has become a particular style or category in design. Whether that’s good or bad can be debated, but the film grain aesthetic, which obviously matches that specific time per
Boundaries of Light – The Sainte Lighting Collection by Lambert & Fils
Chandeliers are an elegant way to illuminate a room. Over the years, designers have updated chandelier motifs to feature styles that are elaborate, modern, minimalist, geometric, vintage and much more. Now Lambert & Fils have come out with the Sainte Collection, a lightweight glass chandelier wi
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics Handmade by Japanese Studio TOKINOHA
The rarity of a workshop that supports multiple craftsmen and their output is quite rare. I think it takes a particular kind of craftsman to want to go this route, looking to build a sustainable business around craft so that many more can enjoy these kind of works. That’s exactly what Kyoto-based
