Ordinary, Functional and Anonymous – Tables and Chairs by AOO Furniture
AOO is a small furniture company founded by Oriol Villar and Marc Morro, a pair of creatives who design and sometimes make functional tables and chairs at their studio based in Barcelona.
New at OEN Shop – Hand Blown Glassware from Nagano Prefecture by Studio Prepa
Studio Prepa has been making a small selection of glassware for us for a number of years now and this week we received a new shipment from Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Removed from Reality – Abstract Paintings on Canvas & Wood by Carlos Regueira
When I came across the portfolio of Spanish artist Carlos Regueira it really inspired me, making me think about the different tones he has used and how the gradients radiate on the canvas.
Man and Nature – A Visit to Fallingwater in Southwestern Pennsylvania, USA
We took a small trip out to Fallingwater, aka the Kaufmann Residence, in Southwestern Pennsylvania, a shining gem in the world of architecture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935.
New at OEN Shop – Handcrafted Walnut, Cherry & Oak Tea Boxes by Fujii Works
In our last shipment from Fujii Works we tested the waters in regards to stocking their new tea containers, but thanks to their popularity we asked Kenichi and Minako Fujii if could make some more.
Fleeting Nature – Abstract Etched Metal Artworks by Rebecca Gouldson
These works here by English maker Rebecca Gouldson are really quite special, a variety of metal wall pieces that have been etched to show interesting signs of degradation in an abstract manner.
Cross Sectional – Geometric Porcelain Container Sets by Lee Min Soo
Lee Min Soo has made these layered containers seen here, each object has been composed of 5-10 layers of very thin casts and usually come in sets of five to eight pieces.
Monocromatic Tonalities – Textured Paintings by German Artist Sabine Portela
Sabine Portela is a talented artist that currently resides and makes at her studio in the UK, but her use of natural tones in her art is what drove me to highlight her work here.
Concrete Experiments – Seating by Scottish Designer & Maker Tristan Cochrane
The furniture that I'm showcasing here highlights Scottish designer Tristan Cochrane's experimentation using concrete, casting these pieces using various moulding techniques.
Timeless Restraint – Works by Melbourne Ceramic Studio Ghost Wares
Seeing these works by Melbourne-based ceramic studio Ghost Wares certainly inspired me and made me think about the subtle colours and the simple shapes that they have used.
Rothko Seascapes – Abstract Scenes in Nature Captured by Artist Tim Burns
If we're talking about inspiration from artists then you should look no further than this photography by San Francisco-based artist Tim Burns with his series titled 'Rothko Seascapes'.
Expressions of Time Frozen – Sabi Leaf Prints by Norm Architects
This 'Sabi' series of prints by design studio Norm in Copenhagen grabbed my interest. They are simple but consist of 4 prints that depict leaves photographed in incredible detai.