Sophisticated Play – Cleo Series by Stine Aas
It’s not the first time we have written about the work of Norwegian designer Stine Aas. Her work has been a constant source of intrigue for me as she looks to incorporate playful design into the Scandinavian design aesthetic with her beautiful chair series for furniture manufacturer Dims. Of cours
Layer Upon Layer – Paper Art by Angela Glajcar
When I first came across washi paper in Japan I was instantly inspired because it opened my eyes to the potential of such a simple material. The small details that go into the making process are especially intriguing. Producing just one sheet of paper is complex, a whole batch is a whole different l
Living With Nature – Design by Maxime Bellaunay
Just like the famous modernist architects who wanted to ‘live with nature’, I am very much enjoying these objects by French designer Maxime Bellaunay who also has a similar concept of combining nature into his design work. Maxime uses the raw material as his first point of exploration, looking a
Crumpled Landscapes – Ceramics by Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng
Product designer and sculptor Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng stood out with her quirky stoneware vase series titled Uben. Inspired by the organic silhouettes found in nature, Anna has used stilt-like legs that angle in and have a crumbled surface to mimic the feeling of tree stumps or a mountainous landsc
Expressive Gestures – Paintings by Anna Nero
Here we highlight the fantastic art of Anna Nero, a Russian-born artist who grew up in Frankfurt, Germany. We really love her unique ability to mix multiple styles on the canvas but still bring together all of the elements in a cohesive manner. By referencing a mixture of inputs from her everyday en
Nature’s Inspiration – Ceramics by Keisuke Okazaki
The roots of the trees seen in the mountains and the bumpy roughness of this climate inspire the work of Japanese potter Keisuke Okazaki. Over the years he has developed a distinct style of brushing on the glaze to mimic the deep, textural qualities found in stone. This is an interesting juxtapositi
Australian Sensibility – Furniture by Daniel Boddam
It’s intriguing to think that our life influences play a direct role in how we design. Of course, there are small aesthetic tweaks that make a difference visually, but then there are designers such as Daniel Boddam who showcase these influences in abundance and rear their heads in every series
New at OEN Shop – KIYO Series by ZIKICO
We’ve been stocking works by ZIKICO since 2020 and are proud to introduce the KIYO series that just released for 2022. Besides the wonderful minimalist design, the special thing about this cutlery is the zirconia material that they are crafted from. Zirconia is produced from minerals that have
SUPERLIGHT – Furniture by Atelier Ferraro
Atelier Ferraro, a design studio based in Munich specialises in the production of visually engaging, intuitive design objects. Head designer Emanuele Ferraro studied architecture in Italy and Greece, later moving to Germany where he worked for a series of prominent architecture firms. After focusing
A Life of Abstraction – Painting by Belem Lett
Belem Lett, a Sydney-based artist, makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 2013, having graduated from the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales. A particular series of interest for me is Belem’s collection of work titled ̵
Buy 1 Get 1 Free – OEN Issue 1 & 2 Bundle
Until this coming Sunday, we are offering our OEN Issue 1 & Issue 2 Bundle for the price of only one book (only £22 GBP or approx $26 USD). These books have been my passion project and took approximately a year or more each to complete. We meet many makers and visit interesting architecture ac
New in the Shop – Handcrafted Clocks by Mori Kougei
After our last post letting you all know that our trays by Mori Kougei are eligible for free worldwide shipping, these amazing clocks by Mori Kougei just came into stock. Taking a similar approach to their tray collection, this new clock collection features both an indigo-dyed version and a natural
