Characterful Simplicity – Contour Furniture by Giles Pearson
British designer Giles Pearson and his UK-manufactured furniture company Origin Furniture has been on my watch list for a while now. Geared toward hospitality, workplace and educational environments, Giles’ mission is to combine aesthetic and function into an affordable product. I picked out t
Where Painting Meets Sculpture – Artworks by Noam Rappaport
The modern era redefined what art is. No longer classic paintings and sculptures, it allowed us to find art in simple shapes and designs making for interpretations that defied the norm. California-based artist Noam Rappaport has clearly embraced modernism, playing with shapes and colours to produce
Stone Combinations – Furniture by Korean Designer Lee Sisan
Stone integrated into furniture has definitely become a big of a trend. I came across Korean designer Lee Sisan’s work and I think he takes stone furniture to another level with these stunning metallic forms. By integrating large stones in both innovative and functional ways the end result is
Shades of Reflected Light – Danish Designer Ane Lykke’s Light Objects
Imagine an Enso-style circular form that almost acts as a portal with the concept of bringing “wholeness” and “togetherness” to a space. Certainly unique, and a concept that Danish designer Ane Lykke has been able to achieve with her ‘Light Objects’. Lykke special
Idiosyncratic Artistry – Ceramic Lamps by Sarah Nedovic Gaunt
A table lamp is a useful object that can bring beauty to a room. Both the base and shade can feature unique colour and design elements that add a sense of brightness, even when the lamp in not turned on. But it is definitely an overlooked component of any space. Melbourne based textile designer Sara
Lighting Up The World – Works by Designer Barbara Trautmann
Barbara Trautmann combines structural, architectural and lighting elements to create art that is truly mesmerising. The lights she uses twist and turn to provide an optical illusion, as one wonders how the pieces were constructed and how the end result was achieved. Trautmann was born in Oberhausen,
Defying Archetypes – Kado Collection by Goula / Figuera for LoVisual
When we think of a vase we tend to think of an object that is sleek and narrow, sculpted in accordance with the structure of the flowers it holds. Goula/Figuera Design, a studio consisting of designers Álvaro Goula and Pablo Figuera, have introduced these vases that really do break the mould. The &
Drawing from Within – Circle Glasses by Designer Milena Kling
There is something very soothing about a circle. Its shape is a sign of infinity and there is perfection in the roundness of the design. Milena Kling incorporates circular shapes into her tableware to bring a geometric look to modern and traditional settings. Milena Kling is a Berlin designer that c
Shape & Colour Play – Paintings by Artist William LaChance
Do you remember when you were young, your teacher would give you pieces of brightly coloured construction paper to arrange in a collage? William LaChance’s work is not to be compared with a kindergartener’s, but his geometric artwork captures a childlike spirit that is simply infectious. LaChanc
A Celebration of Heritage – Handwoven Moroccan Rugs by Beni
There is something about a handwoven rug that goes beyond its physical appearance. Every element makes up a bigger picture and a story is told through each fibre. Beni’s handwoven rugs combine the old with the new. Like traditional rugs, they have an earthy element and an apparent sense of cra
Cascade Through the Landscape – Ceramic Art by Lucas Ferreira
Minimalist, unique, and textural. These are just a few words that come to mind when viewing London-based Brazilian artist Lucas Ferreira’s Landscape artworks. Using small fragments of handmade porcelain, Ferreira is able to harness the unpredictability and irregularity of the ceramic surface,
Seamlessly Flowing – Velo Chair Series by Jan Waterston
Today’s furniture titled ‘Velo’ is simple, it’s minimal and has exquisite craftsmanship thanks to the hand of British maker Jan Waterston. This chair has a C shaped backing that begins at the front of the chair and waves backward to provide support. With no middle section, th
