I’ve been following Japanese brand Ariake ever since 2017/2018 when I discovered that a designer I had been following by the name of Zoe Mowat had collaborated to…
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New in the Shop – Shop the OEN Christmas Gift Guide Online
Blue Pigment Vase by Keiichi Tanaka Today I wanted to highlight our Christmas Guide that’s full of goodies for this holiday season. These handcrafted gifts would make the…
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Making Marks – Sculptural Glassware by Design Studio GUAXS
You know I am a sucker for any objects where you can see the marks left by the maker! To see the connection to the craftsman and the…
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New in the Shop – Kinetic Mobiles & Sculpture by Ekko Workshop
Creativity and craft has come together superbly in our newest work introduced to the shop by Ekko Workshop. Ekko Workshop consists of Ben Cogdill and Matt Richards, an…
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Japanese Design Since 1945: A Complete Sourcebook Interview
Introduction When I came across American architect Naomi Pollock‘s new book on Japanese Design I knew I had to reach out and see if we could put together…
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Exploring Gradation – Paintings by Artist Senem Oezdogan
Senem Oezdogan is a Brooklyn based mixed media artist. She sees her art as a vehicle, allowing viewers to observe the world through form and color. Influenced by…
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New Feature – Inside Japanese Ceramic Workshop Nankei
Today we release a special feature showcasing the work of Nankei, a ceramic studio based Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture in Japan. Initially founded as a producer and seller of…
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Guiding Forms – Glass Prism Sculptures by Aurelie Abadie & Sauques Samuel
Mineral Design consists of design duo Aurelie Abadie and Sauques Samuel. These two talented creatives focus on the notion of sensitive space. Part of this exploration revolves around…
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New at OEN Shop – Metalwork by Japanese Artisan Tomomi Ishikawa
The appeal of functional ware for me is the time spent and connection shared with such necessary pieces of design. There’s also something fascinating about an object that…
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Contrasting Art & Craft – Wood Sculpture by Maker Fitzhugh Karol
Geometric, colour, grain, collage … these are just a few words that come to mind when exploring Fitzhugh Karol’s wood sculpture. With so many types of sculpture included…
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Ethereal Gestures – Light Paintings by American Artist Heather McKenna
Wow. So inspired by Brooklyn-based artist Heather McKenna and her wonderful paintings. Some works are part of her ‘Inclinations’ series for an exhibit at the Spencer Brownstone Gallery…
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Celebrating Life’s Simplicities – Furniture by Woodworker Cody Campanie
In today’s busy world, especially one that’s requiring us to spend more time inside, we need to look for pieces that offer comfort but still have a simplicity…
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