Werk Statt Schwarz – Furniture by German Craftsman Florian Schwarz
I came across this fantastic selection of work by German craftsman Florian Schwarz, and was really drawn to his furniture and his beautiful studio in Seefeld, Germany.
Stretching and Curling – Unique Ceramic Forms by Merete Rasmussen
The versatility of clay as a medium gives Merete Rasmussen, a Danish artist who lives and works in London, the opportunity to create complex sculptural formations.
New Feature – Hiroyuki Sugawara’s Workshop in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture
A new addition to the feature section is a piece on Japanese woodworker and craftsman Hiroyuki Sugawara, who creates out of his studio in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture.
Defying Gravity – Bamboo Mobile Sculptures by Laurent Martin-Lo
Work by Laurent Martin-Lo, a British sculptor who uses his deep knowledge on the properties of bamboo to create tension, weight and movement in his hanging sculptures.
Twisted Wood – Seating by South Korean Furniture Designer Se Hwa Bae
A selection of fantastic furniture by Se Hwa Bae, a South Korean woodworker and furniture maker who lives in Paju, Korea. The forms themselves are modern, striking, and sculptural
Organic Textures & Colours – Ceramics by Aage and Kasper Wurtz
A fantastic range of ceramics by Danish father and son team Aage and Kasper Wurtz, Kasper has been able to add a youthful and contemporary element to this organic style of pottery.
Playful Expressive Forms – Dynamic Sculptures by Deirdre McLoughlin
I tend to be drawn to sculpture that has simple shape and a recognisable outline, so this is exactly the reason why I homed in on the work of talented Irish artist Deirdre McLoughlin.
Crackle Slips & Glaze Effects – Ceramics by Potter Shinobu Hashimoto at OEN Shop
Although in some cases Shinobu Hashimoto’s work is very understated, using black slips with gold tones shining through, he also makes pieces that are bold and striking.
Balancing Elements – Drift Furniture Series by Eric Degenhardt for Böwer
This collection designed by Eric Degenhardt goes under the name 'Drift', where a combination of materials, such as glass and marble, are used to create a floating piece of furniture.
Lacquered Zelkova Bowl – Handmade by Hiroyuki Sugawara for OEN Shop
Japanese maker Hiroyuki Sugawara has crafted this special wooden bowl for us here at OEN, which has been hand turned on his lathe at his studio in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture.
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.
Discovery Through Use – Furniture and Art by Canadian Woodworker Brent Comber
Brent lives and works in Vancouver, and uses wood sourced from surrounding areas to communicate how he experiences nature and what it means to him through these materials.
