It’s been fun working with different craftsmen to prepare their work for the website, especially supporting those whose work I’ve known about for a long time. I wrote…
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Searching for Nature’s Elements – Pool & Aqua Series by Anna Badur
From the elaborate curves of certain plants and the detailed patterns on seashells to the soft flow of water, nature’s design offers plenty we can draw from to…
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Postmodern Outlines – Skyline Ceramic Series by Romina Gris
Looking at a skyline, it is the outline of different shapes that is most prominent. This is also the most remarkable element of Spanish-designer Romina Gris’ ceramic Skyline…
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Eroding Surfaces – Flaws by French Creative Marie Liebhardt
French artist, Marie Liebhardt, uses textures to tell a story through her ceramic collection titled, “Flaws.” Like sidewalks, walls, furniture, and building facades, the pieces in this collection…
Read MoreDrawing Inspiration From Architecture – Atelier Vierkant’s Ricarda Series
The Belgian ceramic studio, Atelier Vierkant, knocks the merging of form and function out of the park with this series of naturally inspired ceramics. The Ricarda collection should…
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Experiments in Porcelain – Ceramics Handcrafted by Atsushi Kitahara
I’m absolutely in awe of the sense of expressiveness and creativity found in these porcelain pieces by Atsushi Kitahara. Currently based in Germany, Atsushi is a freelance ceramicist…
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Earth’s Changing Surface – Many Moons by Ceramic Artist Christina Liu
There’s something about the change in surface on any handcrafted object that definitely moves the heart. I suppose the field of ceramics is especially true in this regard,…
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The Middle Distance – Architectural Landscapes by Alichia van Rhijn
The sense of fun and play that architects must have when designing must be so rewarding. I’m sure when functionality comes in to play there’s a big discrepancy…
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New Feature – Visiting the Studio of Japanese Potter Atsushi Ogata
I’m not really one to get nostalgic about a particular trip or experience but my journey to Atsushi Ogata’s studio in Nara, Japan was certainly enlightening and one…
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A Fragile Existence – Ceramic Sculptures by Danish Artist Heidi Hentze
Danish ceramic artist Heidi Hentze has been experimenting with connecting vessels that play on the translucency of porcelain, using texture and varying heights to create this mysterious ripple effect that Heidi has coined “An ambience of fragile existence”.
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Meditation on Botanical Forms – Topiaries Series by Nicolette Johnson
Brisbane-based artist Nicolette Johnson intrigued me with her series titled ‘Topiaries’ that’s a meditation on botanical forms, symmetry in nature, and the tension between organic and man-made.
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New at OEN Shop – Updated Ceramics by Potter Shinobu Hashimoto
It’s not secret that I’m an admirer of Japanese potter Shinobu Hashimoto’s work. I feel as though he’s a little underrated as a potter and we’re proud to represent him in our shop.
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