Experiments in Urushi – Lacquerware by Japanese Artist Genta Ishizuka
A maker of much fascination to me is Japanese lacquer artist Genta Ishizuka. He has used this traditional material to convey some of the contemporary ways in which one can explore this art form and bring joy and curiosity through it. To say Ishizuka had a great 2019 would be an understatement. Not o
The Boundary of Form – Suple by Chilean Design & Architecture Studio Gt2P
Gt2P, aka Great Things to People (which by the way is an amazing name), is based in Santiago, Chile and works on projects relating to architecture and in the art and design fields.
Crafted by True Enthusiasts – dk3 Furniture by Jacob and Ann Plejdrupand
Dk3 Furniture, founded by Danish designers Jacob Plejdrupand and his wife Ann Plejdrupand, started their company with the idea to re-establish some of the classics that have since been forgotten.
Mimicking the Landscape – Hills Collection by Mikiya Kobayashi for Hiro Design
Mikiya Kobayashi is a talented Japanese designer and has produced a collection of functional tableware inspired by the natural landscape that all have beautiful undulating curves.
Threading Thoughts – Patchwork Design by Canadian Artist Jessica Bell
Jessica Bell has been able to work on a number of different projects throughout her career and has taken a particular liking to patchwork design and how art can be integrated in to it.
Intuitive & Playful – Works by Experimental Norwegian Designer Sigve Knutson
Sigve Knutson has been able to harness his playfulness, experimenting with many materials to create a collection of objects and furniture that prod at the line between sculptural and practical.
New Solutions – Apollo System by Swedish Design Studio Office for Design
Apollo is a modular co-working design system by Office for Design that's been made with the concept of producing a piece of furniture that was both aesthetically pleasing but economic.
Well Married – Candlestick & Plant Holders by Claudia Moreira Salles
Brazilian designer Claudia Moreira Salles inspired me by combining soft, hard, cold and warm materials to create intrigue and function in a series of candle sticks and plant holders.
Purity of Material – The Pure Minimalist Furniture Collection by Amee Allsop Studio
Talented Australian designer Amee Allsop's collection 'The Pure Minimalist' is a series of furniture that uses an ash wood that has a clean but lightweight appearance.
New at OEN Shop – Chasen (Matcha Whisks) by the Craftsmen at Chikumeido
We are now lucky enough to be stocking a selection of matcha whisks handmade by the talented craftsmen at Chikumeido in Takayama, Ikoma, a town not too far from Nara in Japan.
The Perfect Balance – Lighting Collection by Taiwanese & Finnish Studio KIMU
The New Old Light is a series of lighting that that Kimu Design have been working on this year and keeps them on their journey of finding new soul in old living objects.
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Designer Yumiko iihoshi
Yumiko iihoshi has always maintained a presence in our shop, early on I noticed the functionality in the objects and the beautiful glazes that she uses, so we are pleased to stock more from her.