Story of Layers – Art by Simone Polk
Danish artist Simone Polk crafts soft, abstract paintings that radiate the beauty of imperfection. Her work is rooted in the emotion of home and the art of repair. Simone’s dedication to texture and tactility shines through in every piece, whether it’s created with cotton papers, chalk,
Aesthetically Minimal – Red Oak Circuit by Sara Martinsen
Sara Martinsen has been on my radar for a while now. Her use of natural materials, especially found materials, is quite exceptional and makes her work stand out from the pack. This particular piece titled ‘Red Oak Circuit’ is a unique sculpture that has the concept of using underutilized
Order & Disorder – Glass Sculpture by Lene Bodker
It feels as though there’s something symbolic about nature’s representation in the world of art. It’s been a common theme since the start of time and still intrigues us today. When we are born, millions of organisms and bacteria inhabit our bodies and continue to do so until we pass. Nature ca
Weightlessness – Paper Work by Studio Frederik Gustav
Often in design, the most simple-looking object can be the most complex. There is a real art to this concept of “filtering down”, where only the essential is left to shine through. An artwork or object with exquisite composition and proportion requires enormous amounts of work and small
Organic Ceramics – This is the Living Vessel by Anders Ruhwald
Contemporary Danish artist Anders Ruhwald creates installations and sculptural-looking vessels made out of clay that challenge our preconceptions of this material traditionally associated with the world of crafts. His ceramic-based three-dimensional works have organic forms and rich textures granted
New in the Shop – Woodwork by Akiko Ken Made
Anyone following our Instagram account would have seen our newest selection of work from Akiko Ken Made. I have always admired founders Akiko and Ken’s eye for timeless, minimalistic design. Their new piece titled ‘Paper Hotel’ is crafted from cherry wood and has a linoleum interio
Weaving Wood – Furniture by Else-Rikke Bruun
Copenhagen-based architect and designer Else-Rikke Brunn is interested in exploring the creative, sculptural, material, and functional possibilities of wood. Brunn’s distinctive approach to design has resulted in minimal, curved, and interlocking furniture pieces that merge Japanese, Mexican, and
Reinterpreting Family Keepsakes – In Tangibles by Stine Mikkelsen
How can we rethink the art vs crafts debate? The transdisciplinary practice of Copenhagen-based artist and designer Stine Mikkelsen seeks to uncover new ways in which design, art, and craft can interact with each other. With this intention in mind, through her minimal, monochromatic, and texturized
Architectural Glass Fantasies – Sculptural Objects by Stine Bidstrup
There’s something so appealing about approaching an object from an architectural standpoint. Of course the overall idea of building something from scratch is the basis of all creative pursuit, conjuring something of beauty from just raw material. There’s nothing more magical than that. T
Constant Change – A New Wave by Laura Brandenburg Bilde
There are elements of a room that are often overlooked but can really transform a space. Lighting would be one of the main ones, not only dictating the mood but also our experience in the room and how we perceive our living environment. A big second might be flooring. Whether it is carpet or another
Reduction in Design – Minimalist Reliefs by Danish Artist Kristina Krogh
People often think of any art form as something that stops and starts rather than an ever evolving process. Take the work of Kristina Krogh for example. I posted this Danish artist’s work up in 2018, referencing the inspiration she had taken from Graphic Design to produce a selection of colour
Inspired by the Details – Botanical Sculptures by Trine Drivsholm
From the labyrinthine of veins on certain ferns to the almost microscopic parts of moss, the anatomy of plants is quite extraordinary. Danish artist Trine Drivsholm has spent countless hours studying this world of beautiful detail and has crafted an entire range of sculptures inspired by plants and
