OEN Update – A Visit to Misa Kumabuchi’s Studio of Mushimegane Books
A few photos from my visit to the studio of Misa Kumabuchi, a talented maker with a distinct style who applies different glazes to the surface of her pots using a sponge, brush, and even her bare hands.
When Pottery Meets Design – Ceramic Collection by Taiko Amont for OKRO
I was very much intrigued by this ceramic collection by Switzerland-based Japanese potter Taiko Amont for OKRO, a company who develops objects in collaboration with different designers.
Pinching to Form – Hand Coiled Vessels by American Artist Giselle Hicks
American artist Giselle Hicks is originally from California but now resides in Helena, Montana where she uses a coil and pinch technique to explore both functional and sculptural shapes.
New at OEN Shop – A Selection of Ceramics from Mushimegane Books
It's been a crazy few weeks here and we've had an influx of products, so this time we wanted to share new ceramics that we received from potter Misa Kumabuchi of studio Mushimegane Books.
Well Married – Candlestick & Plant Holders by Claudia Moreira Salles
Brazilian designer Claudia Moreira Salles inspired me by combining soft, hard, cold and warm materials to create intrigue and function in a series of candle sticks and plant holders.
New at OEN Shop – A Flash Sale on Ceramics by Mushimegane Books
A small sale on the remaining selection of ceramics by Japanese potter Misa Kumabuchi of Mushimegane Books, all handmade at her studio in Hyogo. Grab them while you still can!
Merged with Concrete – Tableware by Estonian Design Studio Nuud
Estonian based ceramic design studio Nuud, a project by talented designer Mariana Laan, looks to use a variety of techniques to create objects with "perfect simplicity".
Rusticity with Restraint – Ceramic Sculptures by Re Jin Lee of Studio BDB
Talented South Korean maker Re Jin Lee was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil but now makes beautiful stacked ceramic vessels at her design studio called BDB in New York.
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Yuichiro and Satoko Suzuki of Inima Pottery
Yuichiro specialises in making forms from a white stoneware and Satoko Suzuki from other coloured clays, so today we are pleased to showcase Inima Pottery's newest collection of works.
Adapting & Flowing – Ceramic Sculpture by British Artist James Oughtibridge
James Outbridge lives and works in Holmfirth, Yorkshire and hand builds these using a slab method of construction, starting small and working upwards to create very monolithic-like forms.
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Designer Yumiko iihoshi
Yumiko iihoshi has always maintained a presence in our shop, early on I noticed the functionality in the objects and the beautiful glazes that she uses, so we are pleased to stock more from her.
New at OEN Shop – Wood Fired Pottery by Swedish Artist Stefan Andersson
New work has arrived from talented Swedish potter Stefan Andersson, with these pots being fired in his wood kiln, making a series of ceramics that look modern but are totally unique.