Misfits by Judith Seng and Alex Valder
This project by Judith Seng and Alex Valder caught my eye. It's slightly different to what we'd usually showcase here, but examines the unusual relationship between art and design through glass.
Woodwork by Japanese Maker Tomokazu Furui
I’m pleased to introduce a new maker in the shop, one that's very skilled and who's an expert at manipulating wood in to beautiful form. A Japanese woodworker that goes by the name of Tomokazu Furui.
Furniture and Objects Designed by Jean Louis Iratzoki
Jean Louis Iratzoki tends to work with small furniture producers but also dabbles in other areas of the craft field, such as pottery and metal work.
Flower Vases by Satoshi Nishikawa
These flower vases by Japanese artist Satoshi Nishikawa really are profound. He uses primitive clay and sculpting methods to create these earthy vessels, contemporary and characterful.
Kinetic Objects by Annett Bourquin
These mobiles reminded me of the joy that is life, the surprising use of natural materials adds to the whole concept. The materials, such as wire and stone, are all found in and around Lisbon.
“Urushi Craftsman” by Hirokazu Kishida
A short film by Kyoto born filmmaker Hirokazu Kishida. This shows the working processes of the lacquer craftsmen that create for Yamada Heiando, a tableware and accessories company.
Woodcuts by American Artist Donald Judd
Donald Judd is quite the enigma. He didn't like to work with his hands, he especially hated the fuss of working with tools or mechanical aids. So why did he experiment with woodcuts?
Porcelain Tableware by Ko Hee Sook
Ko Hee Sook carries on the technique of slipcasting at her ultramodern studio which she shares with her husband Lee Jong Suk, also a ceramist, in a beautiful rural valley south of Seoul, South Korea.
Nakashima ‘The Soul of a Tree’ from Art House Documentary
This segment from the documentary named ‘Art House’ by Don Freeman focuses specifically on the Nakashima studio and their furniture. How does "spirituality" add value to these pieces?
Geometric Paintings by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Nathalie Du Pasquier explores the relationship between different shapes on canvas, mainly experimenting with geometric forms. This series is the linking of multiple shapes to create unique patterns.
From the Archetype by Yoon Sol
Yoon creates these works by layering the material one by one in spherical moulds, he then completes the puzzle by following whatever's in his mind. Hopefully these inspire some thoughts and make you look deeper in to your own journey.
Denis-Ortmans House by Dethier Architecture
Dethier architects designed the Denis-Ortmans house to offer an alternative approach to single-family housing. They used cutting-edge technology to create a structure that was economical.