New at OEN Shop – Selection of Stoneware & Porcelain Ceramics by Mark Robinson
A selection of ceramics by OEN owner and founder Mark Robinson, all of which are made from both porcelain and stoneware on the pottery wheel at his studio near Cambridge, in the UK.
New at OEN Shop – Chopsticks and Lacquer Lunch Boxes by Maiko Okuno
This new selection of works by Japanese woodworker Maiko Okuno includes some pieces which were an off shoot from her last, as well as a few restocks of items that sold out in the shop.
Eliminating Elements – Double Walled Glass Teapot & Cups by Paul Loebach
Working in collaboration with experienced glass makers, designer Paul Loebach has been able to produce a double-walled teapot and cup that eliminate the need for a handle.
Operating In Abstract Space – Objects & Sculpture Designed by Hozan Zangana
Working in collaboration with various independent craftsmen, Iraqi born designer Hozan Zangana has been able to make unique objects that obscure the functionality of the piece at hand.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Makoto Asebi
New OEN maker, Japanese potter Makoto Asebi who resides in Kamakura, focuses on creating timeless pieces from stoneware clay on the pottery wheel that have both character and warmth.
Mirror as an Architecture – Unique Mirrors by Japanese Designers Studio Note
Interested in the boundary between building and objects, Japanese designer Norihiko Terayama looked at how these objects could be both sculptural and functional.
Formed Texture – Lino Furniture by American Designer Dough McCollough
American craftsman and designer Dough McCollough, who goes under the name of DMDM and is based in Los Angeles, has been producing this series of furniture and incorporating lino.
Gems and Minerals – Elegant Minimalist Vessels by Ceramic Artist Ipek Kotan
Minimalist works by Turkish artist Ipek Kotan are really inspiring as they show what can be done with an open vessel. The forms are beautiful on the eye and they're also interesting and detailed.
Clean Lines & Compact Proportions – Furniture Designed for OpenDesk
Opendesk is an open source project linking designers with local makers, making it possible to produce functional and simple pieces of CAD furniture in many parts of the world.
A Common Code – Weaving Indigo by Ceramic Artist Aor Sutthiprapha
Thai ceramic artist Aor Sutthiprapha references the Buddhist philosophy of using meditation, making sure she focuses on every fingerprint when producing her uniquely textured ceramics.
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Misa Kumabuchi of Mushimegane Books
Japanese potter Misa of Mushimegane Books has opened her kiln for the last time this year, so it’s great to receive a new batch of ceramics straight from her studio in Hyogo, Japan.
New Feature – A Look at Japanese Woodworking Studio Fujii Works
I’m really pleased to profile the fantastic work of Fujii Works, we sent Japanese photographer Issei Kashiwagi to travel to their studio and take pictures of them crafting their objects by hand.