Earthy Simplicity – Timeless Furniture Collection by Maria Osminina
What is the real attraction of brutalist and monolithic form? I know many seem to despise concrete or stone in the home, saying it’s too cold and it evokes no warmth. Used smartly though there’s an earthy and deep quality that the aesthetically attuned can attest to. I am one of those. M
Without Losing Balance – Ceramic Sculpture by Kaat Pauwels
There seems to be something innate in us that craves a sense of order. This strange universe we live in has a way of constantly reminding us that we are not in control, that the unexpected can happen at any time. Making sense of it gives us that small satisfaction that things are “ok”, u
Collage of Colour – Paintings & Textiles by Katrine Giæver
As the seasons are changing I’m starting to see new opportunities in colour and texture. Oslo-based artist Katrine Giæver struck me in this regard, gradually moving from more dark, earthy tones to artworks that are experimental and pop with vivid colour. Katrine’s work from 2017-18 call
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Potter Katsufumi Baba
After more than a 3 year absence from the shop we are pleased to receive stock from popular Japanese ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba based in Kurume, a city in Southern Japan. Over the years Katusufumi has gained a loyal following thanks to his unique style that’s rustic but quite minimal. We we
On the Limit – Rock Formation Series by Creative Arik Levy
There’s something quite primal about the action of building. When a child stacks buildings blocks it for sure enhances their problem-solving abilities, building self-esteem as we successfully construct something using our own hands. Of course there’s also the aspect of challenging our li
Exploring the Whimsical – Furniture & Objects by Daniel Nikolovski
Playful and creative ideas are always tricky to explore when you are in the pursuit of function. You are in many ways beholden the psychological element of design that requires an object to be approachable for it to be useable. Just interjecting a sculptural element can throw off the human psyche, c
New in the Shop – Handcrafted Lacquerware by Fujii Works
One of my favourite selection of photos on our feature section were taken by Japanese photographer Issei Kashiwagi inside the workshop of Fujii Works in Hyogo, Japan. You can see our feature page here to read more of an in-depth article about their craftsmanship. Working alongside one another, husba
Landscape Moments – The Sanctuary by Feldman Architecture
When you think of a zen temple you tend to think of the beautiful garden moments that surround the building itself. Left in your mind is not usually a picture of the structure or interior rooms, you are most vividly remembering the viewing moments peering at the garden through the large windows or s
Organic Dimension – Paintings & Drawings by Garance Vallée
The great thing about painting is not necessarily the aesthetic beauty, although this is obviously a factor when judging a piece, it’s also about visualisation and seeing things from a different perspective. Everything can be seen as a stepping stone in life. A building block that can push us
Constant Change – A New Wave by Laura Brandenburg Bilde
There are elements of a room that are often overlooked but can really transform a space. Lighting would be one of the main ones, not only dictating the mood but also our experience in the room and how we perceive our living environment. A big second might be flooring. Whether it is carpet or another
A Sculptural Approach – Furniture by Cara Judd & Davide Gramatica
I have always been a big proponent of producing design directed at being beneficial to humanity. Recently though, I have also tried to broaden my way of thinking, studying the ways in which sculptural values can be incorporated in to industrial design as a whole. I think this was what made the Eames
New Feature – A Look Inside the FUJIGOKE Workshop
We recently highlighted some special pieces by FUJIGOKE that are very intriguing and are a little offbeat compared to what we usually post here. Of course, nature is something we do talk about a lot, but bringing nature in to the home is not that easy unless you are talking about some kind of direct