Material itself is, ironically, often the one thing standing in the way of seeing the physical manifestation of an idea. Only time and dedication, to keep pushing forward…
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Contemplative Silence – Textured Artworks by Ida Vikfors
Viiva 6, Mixed media with a base of plaster on an acid free canvas panel Still, contemplative silence seems to emanate from Finnish artist Ida Vikfors’ minimalist artworks,…
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Movement of Water – MELT Series by Furniture Maker Antrei Hartikainen
Sculptural meets functional with this series by Finish designer and master cabinetmaker Antrei Hartikainen. No doubt Antrei’s strong interest in design has helped his woodwork come on leaps…
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A Timeless Message to Humanity – Finnish Architect Aarno Ruusuvuori
Our book OEN Issue 1 profiled Japanese architect Tadao Ando’s work. I visited each location personally and documented these spaces with just my camera taking notes during or after the visit …
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Creating Simplicity – Ceramics by Finnish Artist Kati Tuominen-Niittylä
Looking at Finnish ceramicist Kati Tuominen-Niittylä’s range of works, there is indeed beauty in simplicity. Her range of ceramic buckets, sieves, bowls and baskets all feature simple shapes…
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Capturing Elegance – Sculptural Heads by Kristiina Haataja
Throughout the decades artists have been fascinated with the human body and have used it as inspiration in their artworks. The body’s complex anatomy and the unique features…
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New at OEN Shop – Pre-Order OEN Issue 2 Now
I’m really happy to announce the release of our second book ‘OEN Issue 2’ which is now available to pre-order in our shop. This one was certainly more…
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Tactility & Composition – TRAY by Finnish Designer Lotta Nieminen for AKTTEM
This object titled TRAY by Finnish Designer Lotta Nieminen is a storage system that’s an interesting twist on a basic serving tray, when disassembled the different mats can be used in a variety of ways.
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Made by Choice – Airisto Furniture Collection Designed by Studio Joanna Laaijisto
Joanna Laaijisto worked with Finnish manufacturer Made by Choice to design this furniture collection that’s been crafted from hardwood but doesn’t overpower or interrupt the surrounding environment.
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Fiori & Batone – Furniture by Woodworker Antrei Hartikainen for POIAT
Antrei Hartikainen is a young woodworker and designer from Finland who has collaborated with POIAT to produce a collection of furniture that is both functional and artistic in nature.
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Human Element – Cement & Stone Forms by Sculptor Collin Townsend Velkoff
Helsinki-based artist Collin Townsend Velkoff casts these sculptures in sand, allowing him to design cement forms that can then be casted onto organic stone that’s buried beneath.
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The Perfect Balance – Lighting Collection by Taiwanese & Finnish Studio KIMU
The New Old Light is a series of lighting that that Kimu Design have been working on this year and keeps them on their journey of finding new soul in old living objects.
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