John Eric Byers exhibits ‘beauty in simplicity’ stunningly in his range of wooden furniture. This Oregon-based designer and craftsman specialises in creating sophisticated, geometrically-inspired furniture for interior spaces.…
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Unexpected Colour Palettes – Paintings and Prints by Artist Sarah Martinez
I was taken aback by the creative lifestyle of Connecticut-based artist Sarah Martinez and was happy to hear that she’s attracted mainly to the experience of the act of creating itself.
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Meaningful Forms – Glass & Ceramic Work by Designer Carina Seth Andersson
I have been admiring these beautiful works by Carina Seth Andersson, a designer who makes minimalist but functional glass and ceramic works at her studio in Gustavsberg, Sweden.
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Deceptive Simplicty – Stone Sculpture by Australian Artist Senden Blackwood
Senden Blackwood is an Australian sculptor who has been heavily inspired by his previous study in object design, as well as his family background in architecture, painting and illustration.
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Kil & Oki – Oak Tables and Chairs by Furniture Designer Stine Aas
Norwegian furniture designer Stine Aas has designed these unique tables and chairs, with her focus being on working with furniture and products that combine character with simplicity.
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The Six Japanese Craft Artisans – Tatazumai Exhibition & Showcase by Muji
MUJI recently hosted an exhibition featuring Japanese craftsmen at the Fifth Avenue Flagship Store named “Tatazumai”, which can be translated as “shape” or “atmosphere”.
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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.
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Nordic Simplicity – Vessels by Danish Ceramic Studio & Designer Ditte Fischer
A search for interesting craftsmen led me on to Ditte Fischer, a lady who’s been designing and manufacturing everyday pieces of porcelain at her workshop in Copenhagen.
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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.
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Flags of the Himalayan Kingdom – Abstract Paintings by Ricardo Mazal
Exploring life, death, transformation and regeneration, Ricard Mazal has composed this brilliant series that focuses on the prayer flags of the Himalayan kingdom.
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The Construction of Simple Elements – Winter Mixture by Artist Gerry Keon
London-based artist Gerry Keon looks to work with simple elements, with his series titled Winter Mixture he has merged block shapes and colour to create an intriguing set of artworks
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Sensitive Minute Details – Porcelain Works by Korean Artist Jong Min Lee
These porcelain vessels are particularly fascinating, from afar they have all the hallmarks of simple vessels created in the Joseon Dynasty, but once up-close you notice intricate carving.
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