A Sense of Wholeness – Metal Sculpture by German Artist Rüdiger Seidt
Rüdiger's sculptures are handmade at his studio located in a disused factory in the northern part of the Black Forest, a mountain range in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany.
Shinya and the Shokunin – Short Film on a Japanese Maker by Boyter & Pope
Thanks to the tone in this short documentary piece by Boyter & Pope they were really able to capture the urgency needed to protect the different crafts that are slowly dwindling in Japan.
From Past to Present – Wooden Furniture by Slovenian Workshop Mitja
Even though Slovenian workshop Mitja are strongly orientated around their traditional expertise, they are trying to break the mould and bring a contemporary edge to their handiwork.
Wintry Landscapes – Mountain Range Series by British Ceramic Artist Effie Gibson
British ceramic artist Effie Gibson has a keen eye for nature-inspired surfaces, especially these pieces from her 'Mountain Range' series that all reference worn and weathered surfaces.
A Human Approach – Archetyping Furniture by Studio Destroyers/Builders
Destroyers/Builders are a Brussels based design studio who focus on how design can link to our senses, such as touch and sight, also how these connect with certain cultural values.
New in the Shop – OEN Issue 1 is Now Available to Pre-Order Online
We wanted to give our readers news about our first ever publication, OEN Issue 1, and offer a discounted price before we release it to the public and other shops to sell. Thanks for all your support!
New at OEN Shop – Tomoaki Nakano’s Lidded Lacquer Pots Handcrafted in Japan
These lacquer boxes stocked at OEN shop show that Japanese woodworker Tomoaki Nakano is truly a master of his craft and has honed his technique throughout the years.
The Elegance of Authentic Materials – Glassware by Danish Designer Louise Roe
Louise Roe, a Danish designer based in Copenhagen, seeks out authentic materials to create a mixture of tableware that's minimal in terms of aesthetic but still high in quality and truly functional.
New at OEN Shop – Horn Spoons Handmade by Danish Makers Hornvarefabrikken
We have now added a beautiful selection of spoons in to the shop, including the horn tea measure, horn olive spoon, and horn marmalade spoon handmade in Denmark by Hornvarefabrikken.
Breaking the Archetypes – The Stove Chair Designed by Gabriel Tan
Designer Gabriel Tan picked the Shaker movement as inspiration for this compact chair titled 'Stove', bringing principles from the past and pulling them forward by adding unique design details.
Weaving for Balance – Textile Artworks by Australian Fibre Artist Tammy Kanat
Australian fibre artist Tammy Kanat has honed her craft superbly and is now producing exceptional works of art that have been made by weaving and play with all the senses.
New at OEN Shop – A Selection of Glassware by Japanese Craftsman Yuki Osako
I'm excited to receive a new selection of glassware from long-awaited craftsman Yuki Osako, all of which have been painstakingly and finely handcrafted at her studio in Kanazawa, Japan.