Expressing Potential – Sculpture by American Artist Bill Thompson
Boston-based American Sculptor Bill Thompson showcases through perseverance and hard graft you can produce work that follows your own true path and is an expression of potential itself.
From Past to Present – Wooden Furniture by Slovenian Workshop Mitja
Even though Slovenian workshop Mitja are strongly orientated around their traditional expertise, they are trying to break the mould and bring a contemporary edge to their handiwork.
New in the Shop – OEN Issue 1 is Now Available to Pre-Order Online
We wanted to give our readers news about our first ever publication, OEN Issue 1, and offer a discounted price before we release it to the public and other shops to sell. Thanks for all your support!
New at OEN Shop – Tomoaki Nakano’s Lidded Lacquer Pots Handcrafted in Japan
These lacquer boxes stocked at OEN shop show that Japanese woodworker Tomoaki Nakano is truly a master of his craft and has honed his technique throughout the years.
The Elegance of Authentic Materials – Glassware by Danish Designer Louise Roe
Louise Roe, a Danish designer based in Copenhagen, seeks out authentic materials to create a mixture of tableware that's minimal in terms of aesthetic but still high in quality and truly functional.
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.
Breaking the Archetypes – The Stove Chair Designed by Gabriel Tan
Designer Gabriel Tan picked the Shaker movement as inspiration for this compact chair titled 'Stove', bringing principles from the past and pulling them forward by adding unique design details.
Weaving for Balance – Textile Artworks by Australian Fibre Artist Tammy Kanat
Australian fibre artist Tammy Kanat has honed her craft superbly and is now producing exceptional works of art that have been made by weaving and play with all the senses.
New at OEN Shop – A Selection of Glassware by Japanese Craftsman Yuki Osako
I'm excited to receive a new selection of glassware from long-awaited craftsman Yuki Osako, all of which have been painstakingly and finely handcrafted at her studio in Kanazawa, Japan.
Sporadic Texture – Abstract Paintings by American Artist Heather Day
California-based American painter Heather Day mixes pure creativity in her techniques with a visual style that has nice movement and a strong colour palette that intrigues the eye.
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.