Inspired by Primitive Tools – Hand Carved Stones & Marble Objects by Elementary
When I saw these ornamental objects made from stone and marble by London interior design store Elementary they reminded me of why craft can strike right to the core of functional design.
Purity of Material – The Pure Minimalist Furniture Collection by Amee Allsop Studio
Talented Australian designer Amee Allsop's collection 'The Pure Minimalist' is a series of furniture that uses an ash wood that has a clean but lightweight appearance.
New at OEN Shop – Chasen (Matcha Whisks) by the Craftsmen at Chikumeido
We are now lucky enough to be stocking a selection of matcha whisks handmade by the talented craftsmen at Chikumeido in Takayama, Ikoma, a town not too far from Nara in Japan.
Studying the In-between Values – Paintings by Canadian Artist Scott Sueme
Canadian artist Scott Sueme has been painting abstract works of art for approximately seven years, using graffiti as a base to offer a slight twist in a more traditional medium.
From the Earth – Marble Furniture & Vessels by Design Studio Raw Material
India-based design studio Raw Material have used marble offcuts, searching for beautiful patterns that might not be accepted for commercial use to create a collection of furniture and vessels.
New at OEN Shop – Woodwork by Japanese Maker Hiroyuki Sugawara
A new selection of lacquer coated spoons, forks, trays and others vessels handmade by talented Saitama based woodworker Hiroyuki Sugawara now available to purchase at OEN shop.
Comprehending Space – Sculptures by Spanish Artist Jordi Raga Frances
Oxford based Spanish sculptor Jordi Raga Frances is studying the process of reduction and focuses heavily on the different proportions, gravitating towards the order in which we perceive a form.
Rusticity with Restraint – Ceramic Sculptures by Re Jin Lee of Studio BDB
Talented South Korean maker Re Jin Lee was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil but now makes beautiful stacked ceramic vessels at her design studio called BDB in New York.
New Feature – Hiking in the town of Wazuka in Kyoto with d:matcha
Read our new feature on a company currently residing in the famous town of Wazuka called d:matcha, founded by Daiki Tanaka who is producing high quality matcha and sencha in Japan.
Irregular & Linear – Reliefs & Sculptures by Cuban Artist Pablo Leonardo Martinez
Born in 1961, Pablo has been experimenting heavily throughout his career with wood and looking at ways in which he can construct irregular forms that catch the viewers eye.
New at OEN Shop – Introducing a Selection of Japanese Matcha & Sencha
Ceramics and tea have always gone hand in hand, so with such strong links I always wanted to incorporate high quality tea in to the shop and we are pleased to announce our first selection.
Uniting Technology & Craft – Ceramic Tiles by Italian Design Studio Mutina
The best kind of design is the design that goes unnoticed, Mutina has linked artisanal and industrial techniques that are specifically suited to producing modern floor and wall tiles.
