I bumped in to the functional work of Japanese artist Toshihisa Ishihara, and it reminded me how these old techniques in clay can apply charm and character to the finished objects.
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Ingenuity of Design – Handcrafted Functional Wooden Objects by Hikiyose
Through the ingenuity of the designers at Hikiyose they have been able to utilise all of the parts of a flat piece of wood, turning something two dimensional into a full three-dimensional object.
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Bond Between & Object & Beholder – Makiji Lacquer Bowl by Yusuke Tazawa
This week saw the arrival of new work by Yusuke Tazawa, most prominently the Black Walnut Tray, the Thin Dish, but also a different take on the Makiji Bowl that he previously made for the shop.
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Painting & Porcelain – Works by Swedish Maker and Designer Anna Lerinder
Anna Lerinder, a Swedish designer, has made some contemporary bowls and cylinders from porcelain, transitioning some of her painting techniques on to the bowls themselves.
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Forms Sitting in Empty Space – Vases and Vessels by Linck Ceramics
Margrit Linck made ceramics in Heimberg, Switzerland between 1940 and 1980. Realising her calling she started to develop fresh and timeless forms that could stand the test of time.
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DaMoon Collection – Brass Lacquerware Designed by Chaehoon Moon
Korean designer Chaehoon Moon has been able to harness her country’s traditions by working with two craftsmen, a lacquer artist and metalworker, to create stunning tableware.
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Vessel, Pattern & Empty Space – Paintings by Japanese Artist Miwa Ogasawara
Miwa Ogasawara, a Japanese artist who now resides in Hamburg, Germany paints these beautiful canvases with pure simplicity and charm, drawing on the idea of ’emptiness’.
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Shaped by Hand – New Works at OEN Shop by Woodturner Jonathan Leech
His preferred style is ‘minimalist’, using a simple design which allows the wood to express its own qualities. This often includes natural edges, knot-holes and other natural imperfections.
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Beautifully Crafted Lacquer Bowls by Fujii Works at OEN Shop
Designed and made by hand in Hyogo, Japan these lacquer bowls by talented husband and wife duo Kenichi and Minako Fujii are beautifully crafted and light to hold in the hand.
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New Handturned Wooden Bowls & Dishes by Jonathan Leech at OEN Shop
Based in the Cumbrian countryside, Jonathan Leech has created a new selection for OEN shop in 2015 that are functional in form but have a fantastic rustic edge.
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Use Comes from Emptiness – Thing by Photographer Jungjin Lee
Korean photographer Jungjin Lee has produced this powerful series titled Thing, using photo-sensitive emulsion called liquid light to achieve a floating image without any shadow.
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Pursuing the Essential – Handcrafted Ceramics by Jim Franco
In his pursuit of the essential, American photographer Jim Franco has turned ceramic artist to experiment with form to create objects of lasting beauty.
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