A Tree’s Beauty into Functional Art – Woodwork by Hiroyuki Sugawara
Mr Sugawara is an extremely popular maker in Japan, so we asked him kindly if he could craft us some new works and what's come of it is a really beautiful selection of functional objects.
Frozen Surfaces & Ice Formations – Photography by Ryota Kajita
The imagery here is of frozen methane bubbles that Japanese photographer Ryota Kajita finds on the icy surfaces in Fairbanks, Alaska. They really create the most amazing patterns.
Coiled and Pinched – Ceramic Vessels by Korean Artist Kiho Kang
South Korean Artist Kiho Kang creates these fantastic looking vessels by coiling and pinching clay, working on them in stages to create striking geometric forms that have an architectural quality.
Movement in Stone – Flowing Sculptures by Egyptian Artist Armen Agop
Armen Agop grew up in Egypt which enabled him to become interested in the repetition of form, Interestingly taking inspiration from dunes in the desert to create these stone sculptures.
New Feature – Katsufumi Baba’s Studio in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture
I’m sure you’ve seen Katsufumi Baba's work featured here on the blog before, so it’s nice to finally put a face to name and showcase some imagery from inside his studio.
Dynamic Shapes & Elements – Prints by Danish Designer Lissa Thimm
With a background in textile design, Lissa Thimm produces these fantastic prints at her studio in Copenhagen that combine geometry with a cluster of dynamic looking shapes.
Shadows Between Volumes – Geometric Furniture by Léa Padovani & Sébastien Kieffer
These pieces of furniture are made to challenge our perspectives on furniture design by making interesting volumes using simple lines that dissect at different angles.
Back In OEN Shop – Water Cup by Swedish Potter Stefan Andersson
Stefan has now returned to his original concept for the Water Cup, firing this new selection using oil, also layering on the porcelain slip thicker to create a frosty looking glaze.
The Reflections of a Cityscape – flow(t) by Nao Tamura for Wonderglass
Contemporary lights inspired the colours of the Venetian lagoon, purposely using the reflection on the surface as inspiration, hinting at an imaginary city moving beneath the surface.
Total Geometrical Abstraction – Works by Belgian Artist Guy Vandenbranden
We've picked up some work by Belgian artist Guy Vandenbranden, who was an important artist in the Belgian post-war art scene and was part of the Constructivist movement.
Cumulation, Cone & Counterpoint Series – Ceramic Sculptures by Wim Borst
A selection of fantastic works by ceramist Wim Borst, a Dutch artist who creates geometric forms which have their roots in the Dutch geometrical abstract tradition.
Soft Muted Hues – Flat Glass Panels & Mounds by Jessica Loughlin
Inspired by the natural landscape around her, especially the flat landscapes and salt lakes of South Australia, Jessica has crafted these beautiful panels from glass.