Raw & Natural Materials – Furniture by Danish Designer Jonas Edvard
A selection of furniture and lighting by Danish product designer Jonas Edvard. His concept is to experiment by hand and use a mixture of unusual materials, exploring his creativity in industrial design.
New Feature – Inside the Workshop of Japanese Woodworker Eiji Hagiwara
A short post to introduce our newest feature on Japanese woodworker Eiji Hagiwara. Born in Tokyo, Eiji Hagiwara now works out of his studio in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture.
Exposed Pictures and Pigments – Photographic Works of Art by Phil Chang
Although what would appear quite flat and basic on the surface, when viewed up close and explored in greater detail this series by Phil Chang takes on a whole new meaning.
Simple Shapes – New Ceramics at OEN Shop by Mushimegane Books
New works from Misa Kumabuchi, her glazes are made from locally sourced materials, such as sand, rock and other minerals and objects that she finds on trails near her studio.
In Response to Noguchi – Another Land by Photographer Leah Raintree
A fantastic series of photography under The name "Another Land" by Leah Raintree, which is titled after one of Isamu Noguchi's set of sculptures with the same name.
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.
