The Rhythm of Nature – Ceramic Sculpture by Virginie Hucher
The minimal yet organic works by French artist Virginie Hucher echo the colors, forms, and structures of nature and, at the same time, they replicate the fluidity and harmony that emanate from music and dance. While rooted in the abstract tradition, the artist’s ceramic sculptures, paintings, draw
OEN Issue No.1
We are proud to present OEN Issue 1. This book series looks to summarise many of our thoughts surrounding the subjects of craft, design, art, and architecture.
JAPANESE METALWORK BY NAHO KAMADA
Born in 1982, Naho Kamada is a Japanese metalworker from Kumamoto Prefecture who now resides in Tokyo. She studied under craftsman Takejiro Hasegawa, the third generation of the Hasegawa family who have a long tradition in producing metal items for the tea ceremony.
NEW MOBILES HANDCRAFTED BY TEMPO DESIGN
Tempo is a project by the creatives at Mother Tool, a design company and workshop who have been searching for new form through kinetic sculpture.
The Alchemist of Wax – Encaustic Paintings by Artist Lonney White
Every once in a while a young artist reinterprets and reinvents ancient techniques infusing them with a breeze of fresh air. Such is the case of Chicago-based artist Lonney White who for years has been creating abstract-looking black and white wax-based compositions which exude an aura of balance, m
In Time & Space – Sculptures and Installations by Alicja Kwade
Recently the work of Polish-German contemporary visual artist Alicja Kwade has captured my attention. I was especially intrigued by her ability to break down complex structures into simple and comprehensible visual and physical experiences. Today’s focus is her sculptures and installations, pa
New at OEN Shop – Traditional Japanese Pottery by Nankei Studio
Nankei are a ceramic studio based in the city of Yokkaichi in Japan. They specialise in the production of traditional teapots using classic but timeless designs that date back hundreds of years. This particular area of Japan is known for a fine natural clay that’s fairly smooth in texture. Nan
600 Year Old Tradition – Short Film on Japanese Indigo Dyeing
Who doesn’t enjoy learning more about the making process? Indigo dyeing is such a mystical and unique craft that turns a simple leaf in to a wonderful deep dark blue. Japanese studio Mori Kougei have intertwined this ancient craft with their classic woodworking skill. By using local dyers in t
Tadao Ando References – A Short Film by Hans Georg Esch & Florian Yeh
Tadao Ando is a very divisive architect. I suppose when you are talking about minimalism, you tend to have a small group who rally behind an artist’s work and then those who like to play down the significance of such strict adherence to one’s values. I see Ando as a disciplined practitio
