Writing on the blog for more than 10 years it’s natural for me to see the progression of some of the maker’s work, not just the ones represented…
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New in the Shop – Woodwork Handcrafted by Yusuke Tazawa
I’ve been swooning over some new arrivals by Japanese woodworker Yusuke Tazawa that have just made their way in to the shop. Yusuke resides in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture…
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Archetypal Expression – Metalwork by Lebanese Craftsmen for Karen Chekerdjian
As far as metalworking is concerned, Karen Chekerdjian creates some truly unique pieces. Originally from Beruit, Chekerdjian lived in Milan for a brief period of time where she…
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Crafting from Within – Thoughts by Korean Ceramic Artist Kyungwon Baek
Kyungwon has been making some waves with her beautiful sculpture that connects many ‘thoughts’ that sit between sculptural and functional and explore new possibilities in clay.
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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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Documenting Tradition – Masters of Japan by Photographer Giacomo Bruno
This particular series that I picked out was captured by Italian photographer Giacomo Bruno from his travels in Japan that document a selection of Japanese craftsmen working in various fields.
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Shaping Relationships – A Selection of Furniture by Sun at Six
Brooklyn based furniture design studio ‘Sun at Six’ captured my attention as I was drawn to the silhouettes that are thin in form but still value the use of natural materials such as leather and wood.
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New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Manabu Nishibayashi
We are pleased to introduce a new maker at OEN shop by the name of Manabu Nishibayashi showcasing his pottery that has random but interesting surfaces that are natural but modern in appearance.
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Fresh Design Perspective – Wooden Chairs by Danish Studio Sibast Furniture
Anna and Ditlev Sibast, who are now owners of Sibast Furniture, borrowed their grandfather’s design and gave it a fresh vision, crafting beautiful furniture that is bound to stand the test of time.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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