Forces of Nature – Porcelain and Stoneware Ceramics by Norman Yap
Talented British potter Norman Yap makes these organic looking vessels which are produced in two separate collections, one being stoneware and the other porcelain.
Tea Containers & Lacquer Dishes – Wooden Objects by Fujii Works
Beautiful wooden objects by Fujii Works. Kenichi is the woodturner, he also carves the pieces by hand and constructs the vessels. Minako on the other hand applies the finishing touches.
Craft, Skills and Artisans – Photography by Andrew Montgomery
Often you see very generic pictures of craftsmen, which are flat and quite basic, but Andrew Montgomery has been able to take fantastic photographs of makers in his 'Artisan' series.
Firing with Pigments – New Ceramics by Keiichi Tanaka at OEN Shop
Keiichi Tanaka is a popular potter with quite a following. We're happy to have restocked a selection of work, but have also added the blue wide bowl to our collection, which is fired with pigment.
At Still Point – Abstract Paintings by American Artist Tamar Zinn
Work by New York based artist Tamar Zinn, who blurs the lines by building up and sanding down layers of paint until she finds the right balance between activity and calm.
Construction & Craftsmanship – Furniture by Poul Kjærholm at Jackson Berlin
I came across this recent exhibition at Jacksons in Berlin which showcases the works of Danish furniture designer Poul Kjærholm, showing his understanding of construction and craftsmanship.
Bond Between & Object & Beholder – Makiji Lacquer Bowl by Yusuke Tazawa
This week saw the arrival of new work by Yusuke Tazawa, most prominently the Black Walnut Tray, the Thin Dish, but also a different take on the Makiji Bowl that he previously made for the shop.
Abstraction with Lines – Work by Brooklyn-based Artist Tony “Rubin” Sjöman
I was drawn to these fantastic looking canvases, prints and public artworks by Tony "Rubin" Sjöman, a Brooklyn-based artist who is known for his complex, abstract geometric style.
Objects that Glimmer – Lacquerware by Maiko Okuno at OEN Shop
This new selection of lacquer vessels and plates by Japanese woodworker Maiko Okuno at OEN shop have real charm and character. Something that you often only see in Japanese lacquerware.
Memory of Emotions – Translucent Porcelain Vessels by Korean Potter Inwha Lee
South Korean ceramic artist Inwha Lee creates these mesmerising porcelain vessels, which have unique abstract sections. The walls are so fine that light can completely pass through them.
Nordic Simplicity – Vessels by Danish Ceramic Studio & Designer Ditte Fischer
A search for interesting craftsmen led me on to Ditte Fischer, a lady who's been designing and manufacturing everyday pieces of porcelain at her workshop in Copenhagen.
New Work at OEN Shop – Brass Spoons and Dishes by Ruka Kikuchi
Ruka Kikuchi, also known by his nickname Lue Brass, has produced these new dishes and selection of cutlery for OEN shop. They will slowly patina and change over time.