Pure Creativity – Beans, Pinecones, Umbrellas by Yuko Nishikawa
If you are looking for pure creativity and freedom then look no further than the work of New York based Japanese designer Yuko Nishikawa. I stumbled in to her ceramic work and later fell upon the series ‘Beans, Pinecones, Umbrellas’ that builds on Yuko’s interest in hanging mobiles
Perception Wandering – Dawn & Knots Textile Series by BCXSY
Textiles are an interesting medium to explore. I first came to appreciate the beauty in weaving thanks to the Bauhaus, Anni Albers’ work in-particular. Her famous book ‘On Weaving’ made me think how this age old craft could play a supportive role in modern design and be applied to
New at OEN Shop – Glassware by Rie Furukawa of matsurica
There’s something mesmerising about flat matte tones and how they have the ability to draw the eye in. Those shiny surfaces are nice, but it’s often hard to create a strong bond with an object that reflects in such a manner. Rie Furukawa of matsurica, a Japanese glass working studio in T
New at OEN Shop – Lighting by Japanese Studio Y.S.M PRODUCTS
Despite the lack of lighting in our shop it’s one of the most interesting areas of design in my opinion. The way light strikes an object ultimately plays with our overall perception, dictating the way we perceive and interact with it. I really enjoyed the work of Y.S.M PRODUCTS in Japan and I
New at OEN Shop – Stone Vases & Objects by AJI PROJECT
After last month’s successful release of the AJI PROJECT collection on our online shop, we are pleased to update their page with new works and all new photography! This particular project uses the stone found in the small town of Aji in Japan to produce these modern, handcrafted objects for th
New at OEN Shop – Minimalist Vases by Nozomi Fujii
We are blessed to share these new ceramic forms by Nozomi Fujii that just came in to stock over the last week. Nozomi’s style is ultimately minimalist, with her sharp forms that do all the talking. Each piece is made one by one on the pottery wheel at Nozomi Fujii’s location in Shizuoka.
Shaping the Future – CGI Interiors & Architecture by Six N. Five
Creatives are not really discussing the impact that technology is having on our profession. We tend to think of ourselves as artists who work in the “physical realm”, when in fact we are becoming more and more reliant on technology to stay up to date with our craft. Digital has taken ove
The Power of Art – Works of Light by German Artist Regine Schumann
I never really experienced the power of light in art until I stumbled in to the work of American artist James Turrell. Online visually his sculpture is impressive, in person it’s moving to the point that it makes you reconsider your viewpoint on art and even life itself. Although Turrell tends
Approachable Design – Cliff May Restoration by Venn Studio
California has this weird kind of pull with me that I really never expected. Back in 2016 I spent many weeks on a “design retreat” of sorts, visiting every Modernist piece of architecture I could find in Los Angeles and the surrounding suburbs. The Eames house, Stahl House, properties bu
New at OEN – A Look Inside the Mothertool Workshop in Japan
Today we showcase new photos captured inside the Mothertool Workshop in Japan who specialise in making the Tempo mobile series that has become a hit in our shop. It’s always nice to see inside these studios and understand the skill and dedication that goes in to crafting each piece. Mothertool
Laps of Time – Ceramic Vessels by Korean Artist Bae Sejin
How stunning are these ceramic vessels by Korean artist Bae Sejin! Just wow. The textured blocky exterior is so unique. Delving deeper in to Sejin’s work left me mesmerised by the different types of inspiration he has as an artist and how this led him to his current series consisting of blocks
New at OEN Shop – Bold Geometric Prints by Formworks Studio
We just wanted to share a quick update to our range of framed prints by talented British designer Jon Llewelyn who founded his project Formworks Studio in 2016. I especially like this new range of work that has more of a grungy appeal with abstract shapes, scribbled lines and textured surfaces. Thes