Dedicated to Handmade – Cork & Wood Objects by Melanie Abrantes
The reality is that materials all have their own properties that make them unique. Unfortunately a material like metal doesn’t go that well with ceramic, and wood doesn’t mesh that well glass. There are just certain restrictions that forces designers and makers to stick with one material
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
An Ode to Wild America – Abstract Paintings by Martin Webb
You’re the Place, 2020 mixed media on panel, copyright Martin Webb Martin Webb’s paintings are an ode to wild America, featuring old boats, scattered log piles and rusty shacks in stark, moonlit forests. Hovering somewhere between realism and abstraction, Webb captures the distilled essence
Experiments in Shape – Paintings & Prints by Serena Mitnik-Miller
There’s an interesting element to artwork that has repetitive elements. The effect on the actual artist is more of a meditation, putting order on a canvas that has so many possibilities in terms of colour and shape. A process of cleansing that’s sure to give a sense of balance to oneR
New at OEN Shop – Abstract Artworks by Artist Maura Segal
I find it interesting that as this project evolves I find myself becoming more concerned about highlighting techniques that otherwise might be concealed. Sometimes it’s difficult to appreciate simplicity as the details are often hiding and have been reduced to the point of abstraction. America
Walls of Solace – Architectural Photography Captured by Mia Delcasino
Our ability to be altered by any art form is always intriguing. Connecting the viewer to their senses, body, and mind. American artist James Turrell has been a house favourite here thanks to his skill at using light and space to alter the way we perceive the world. Architect Tadao Ando is also speci
In Homage to Form – Stoneware Sculpture by Amanda Gentry
There’s that interesting intersection between nature and considered design that seems to be overlooked. Isamu Noguchi was a sculptor who had a particular fascination with referencing nature in his work, no doubt inspired by his Japanese heritage and his western influences. In fact, a number of
Unfolding Curiosity – Paper Sculptures by Artist Matt Shlian
Matt Shlian likes to look at the world from a different perspective. Where most people see an ordinary, functional object, Shlian looks at the detail; He is curious about what sets them apart. While some see paper as just another material, he sees it as a basis for what can become an extraordinary p
New in the Shop – Bags and Accessories Handcrafted by Makr
Our connection runs deep with quite a few workshops. One who we’ve known for more than 10 years is Makr and I’ve always kept an eye out for the new projects that they’ve been working on. Founded by Jason Gregory in Winter Park, Florida it’s great to see their progression, concentrati
Radiating Colour – Paper Prints by American Artist Michael Delucia
American artist Michael Delucia’s art has a defining feature; abstracting form. His earlier artworks were more literal, covering a shopping trolley with tinsel or placing metal railings in to a formation in the street. But seeing the progression from these physical sculptures to ink on paper l
Simple Sophistication – Furniture by John Eric Byers
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. Every piece in the range is painted in either black or white
New at OEN Shop – A Selection of Collages by Leigh Wells
Our whole goal here on OEN is to support more artists and makers that are experimenting with their creativity. I’ve had my eye on American artist Leigh Well’s collages for a number of years now. She has a fantastic sensibility and I was particularly taken aback by her ‘Versos’
