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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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The Simplicity of Modernism – Paintings & Collage by British Artist John Taylor
Collage has always intrigued me. The experimental nature of it, also the skill of being able to handle and combine so many different material. The starting point must…
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Reduction in Design – Minimalist Reliefs by Danish Artist Kristina Krogh
People often think of any art form as something that stops and starts rather than an ever evolving process. Take the work of Kristina Krogh for example. I…
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In Between Lines & Shapes – Abstract Art by Maura Segal
It may be controversial to say, but I think in many ways we can thank industrial design for an overall reduction in design. Creating repeatable shapes and making…
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Imaginary Landscapes – Tapis by French Designer Guillaume Delvigne
French designer Guillaume Delvigne has always liked the idea of moving away from reality and trying to incorporate this in functional design. He is inspired by everything interesting,…
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Levels of Perception – Abstract Art by Norwegian Creative Fino Prydz
The further you delve in to different art forms the more you think about depth and layering. On the surface level most art can be condensed down to…
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Masking the Landscape – Abstract Artwork by Sam Smyth
Slotting shape and implementing colour in a harmonious manner shares so many similarities with all the other art forms. If broken down, craft, for example, is essentially shape…
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