Across Cultures – Paintings by Eamon Ore-Giron
One of the amazing things about art is the power that shifts back to the creative. With that power, I think it’s the creative’s responsibility to ponder how the onlooker can glean something from the art. Of course, it’s impossible to control a feeling, but to convey a concept or de
Expressive Gestures – Paintings by Anna Nero
Here we highlight the fantastic art of Anna Nero, a Russian-born artist who grew up in Frankfurt, Germany. We really love her unique ability to mix multiple styles on the canvas but still bring together all of the elements in a cohesive manner. By referencing a mixture of inputs from her everyday en
Materiality & Space – Artworks by Kevin Umana
It’s fantastic when a creative tries their best to bring together two worlds and really reshape how we see the world. This is why I wanted to bring forward the work of Kansas City-based Kevin Umana who uses bright colour to stir our emotions, offering a starting point to alter our mode of thin
Beauty Behind the Void – Maung Maung Mirrors by Nina Cho
What is it about mirrors that fascinate and obsess us? Detroit-based artist and designer Nina Cho explores the sculptural and creative possibilities that mirrors can have when being thought of as objects that bear both a functional and almost transcendental nature. Cho’s mirror pieces are as much
New at OEN Shop – Bold Geometric Prints by Formworks Studio
We just wanted to share a quick update to our range of framed prints by talented British designer Jon Llewelyn who founded his project Formworks Studio in 2016. I especially like this new range of work that has more of a grungy appeal with abstract shapes, scribbled lines and textured surfaces. Thes
Hours of Light – Paintings by British Artist Ian McKeever
One of the fantastic things about art is the many styles present thanks our cultural differences throughout the world. An intriguing thing to think about is not just the differences but also the common themes that are present for all humans. A summary of the human condition that’s transcendent
A Controlled Collapse – Abstract Artworks by Vanha Lam
One of the most appealing aspects about abstract art for me is the how malleable the style is aesthetically. A good piece of abstract art can stand the test of time. Let’s face it, the placement of form and colour can never get old, but there’s a missing component that’s not often
Improvised Actions – Abstract Paintings by Jane Cornwell
Action defines American painter Jane Cornwell’s paintings, as juicy streaks, swipes and slabs of paint are smeared across paper, torn cardboard and chopped up old photographs. Driven by intuition and impulse, she works quickly without forethought, opening up unexpected pathways through the pro
New at OEN Shop – Abstract Artworks by Dominique Lutringer
It’s interesting how art takes on a whole new meaning and presence when you know the entire backstory. I visited the Villa Chochikuyo (read my article here) built in 1928 by the architect Koji Fujii in Kyoto a few years back. This property was considered to be the first “eco house”, applyi
Explosive Energy – Spiked Sculpture by Christopher Kurtz
Christopher Kurtz’s dynamic ‘Spiked Sculptures’ catch energy mid-motion, exploding outwards into space like fireworks or sparks of light. Hung from the ceiling or balanced precariously on the floor, long forms are tapered into fine, needle-sharp points that seem to glide or whizz t
A Balancing Act – Old City New World by Australian Artist Ellie Malin
Old City IV, unique state woodblock print, 120cm x 80cm, oil based inks on 100% cotton paper Kaleidoscopic patterns of colour fill Ellie Malin’s woodblock prints, caught as if suspended mid-motion in air. The playful lightness in her work is deceptively simple, sometimes taking months to achie
Abstracting the Abstract – Paintings by British Artist Julian Brown
Abstract art challenges our senses and offer a sense of discomfort or it can invite us in with a sense of warmth. Brown’s art does a bit of both. His warm, tropical colors are inviting, adding a vibrancy to any room. At the same time, Julian makes us question his work causing us to dig [&helli
