Research in Craftsmanship – Wooden Tables and Chairs by Steven Banken
Steven Banken has researched woodworking machinery and craft to create furniture where wooden parts are partially sawn, then glued together to create slight curvature.
Subtle Textures and Tones – Paintings & Sculptures by Ryan Wallace
Fantastic artworks by American artist Ryan Wallace, from afar they cultivate different feelings to those up-close, when viewed in detail there's certainly an expressive nature to the work.
Painting & Porcelain – Works by Swedish Maker and Designer Anna Lerinder
Anna Lerinder, a Swedish designer, has made some contemporary bowls and cylinders from porcelain, transitioning some of her painting techniques on to the bowls themselves.
Floating Geometric Shapes – Three Armed Structures Designed by David Ross
Made from metal, these geometric hanging mobiles are designed by South African photographer David Ross, who has been able to transfer over his eye for detail and simplicity.
Discovery Through Use – Furniture and Art by Canadian Woodworker Brent Comber
Brent lives and works in Vancouver, and uses wood sourced from surrounding areas to communicate how he experiences nature and what it means to him through these materials.
Chopsticks and Spoons – New Work from Hornvarefabrikken at OEN Shop
This week we received a fresh new shipment from Hornvarefabrikken at OEN shop, so I thought I would present a few new objects here which include some chopsticks and spoons.
The Act of Creation – Stone Sculptures by Christophe Gordon Brown
Christophe Gordon-Brown, a British artist based in Cambridge, makes beautiful sculptures from stone, and what's great about them is that he's able to let the material speak for itself.
Equilibrium of Form and Space – Prints and Collages by Leon Polk Smith
American artist Leon Polk Smith took a particular interest in the De Stijl movement, especially inspired by Piet Mondrian, and ended up producing a fantastic array of geometric artworks.
Muhayu Pottery – Hand Crafted Vessels by Korean Maker Yeong Tak Han
Yeong Tak Han makes vessels that are aesthetically quite sparse, using white as a base for many of his pieces, but the shapes themselves are often flavoured with a traditional Korean sensibility.
Interiors & Furniture Design – STILT & Dimanche Series by Marina Bautier
Designed by Marina Bautier in collaboration with Japanese company IDEE, this collection of furniture focuses on comfortable and sturdy design whilst using clean lines and simple shapes.
Radical Expressiveness – The Art and Creative Process of Yuichi Inoue
Yuichi Inoue is a Japanese artist and calligrapher who was born in Tokyo, he had a fantastic talent for showcasing pure expression, and his ability to let himself go and be in the moment.
Table Tools for Everyday Use – Metalwork by Australian Silversmith Alison Jackson
Alison's metalwork draws inspiration from the clean lines of geometric shapes, paired against soft satin finishes. They are hand crafted at her workshop in Canberra named Pocket Studio.
