New at OEN – Pottery by Katsufumi Baba
Today we highlight the work of Japanese potter Katsufumi Baba, a ceramic artist who is focused on crafting functional beauty from clay. Using both a stoneware and porcelain clay body, Baba’s unique ability to switch between the different clays with fluidity makes for a beautiful collection wit
Honest Materials – Sculpture by Nadia Yaron
Many people overlook the aesthetic quality that craftsmanship brings to a piece of work. Often those small markings where the chisel strikes the surface, or a unique indent or natural blemish, create this aura of warmth that’s impossible to be replicated in the manufacturing industry. New York
New at OEN Shop – STAND Series by Mori Kougei
One of the most exciting things about supporting the makers in the shop is seeing their development and what direction they go with their design ideas. Mori Kougei, who are specialists in the production of exquisite trays crafted from natural wood, has now ventured into the furniture field with thei
Delving Deeper – Ceramics by HoJung Kim
In my opinion, one of the under appreciated areas of ceramic design is the exploration of surfaces and textures. Shapes are impressive, but there’s something much deeper when it comes to the clay surface and the qualities it can transmit. For this reason when I saw the work of UK-based South K
New at OEN Shop – The Elemense Series
A new release in the shop today is the collaborative effort between Japanese designer Takuhiro Shinomoto and Nippon Kodo, one of the oldest producers of incense in Japan. The Elemense series consists of five fragrances referencing the five elements. Nippon Kodo has taken the highest-quality natural
Across Cultures – Paintings by Eamon Ore-Giron
One of the amazing things about art is the power that shifts back to the creative. With that power, I think it’s the creative’s responsibility to ponder how the onlooker can glean something from the art. Of course, it’s impossible to control a feeling, but to convey a concept or de
New at OEN Shop – Fresh Stacking Block Colour Ways
We are pleased to introduce these two new Stacking Block variants by Japanese design studio A4. By using the skills of the talented woodworkers in the area of Yoshino, each set is carefully bevelled by hand from a mixture of natural wood to produce sculptural play objects for the home. Explore the c
Materiality Woven – Textiles by KOMONKA
Here we present the textiles of Kovács Móni, a Hungarian artist who has produced these wonderful works for her brand KOMONKA. By taking aesthetic inspiration from contrasting materials, such as metal and concrete, Kovács has been able to make this wonderful series that brings a natural and textur
New at OEN – Ceramics by Fumihiro Toda
Today we showcase this awesome pottery by Japanese artist Fumihiro Toda that’s in our shop. Residing in Tokorozawa, a small city in Saitama, Toda spent most of his early years in Gifu studying under a talented potter in this area. Fumihiro Toda’s work combines both a rustic clay body wit
Cutting In – Sculpture by Rory Menage
Wow. Check out these beauties by Rory Menage. This British artist from York is channeling some of the great sculptors who came before; giving us hints of Henry Moore, Anthony Gormley, and even Constantin Brancusi. There’s something unique about his reduction in form, which tends to focus on the ab
Art Immersion – Painting by Francois Bonnel
I am always impressed when a creative takes the leap to pursue their passion. It’s not an easy feat. Francois Bonnel is one of those, an abstract artist currently living in Toulouse, France. After 25 years as an advertising executive, he devoted himself to art and photography in 2018 and has since
OEN Feature – The Hornvarefabrikken Workshop
I have been fascinated with how things are made from a young age, so it’s great to look inside the workshops of our makers and see some of the techniques used to produce their wonderful objects by hand. This time we highlight the work of Hornvarefabrikken in Denmark. Thanks to designer Sara Br
