Unpredictable Surfaces – Functional Ceramics by Potter Mayumi Yamashita
In ceramics the glazes tend to shine as they react with the clay and heat, but I enjoyed these tones created by Mayumi Yamashita, also the techniques she has used to create contrast in the surfaces.
Easy Does It & Neutral Ground – Contemporary Wall Hangings by Artist Suzie Idiens
For 2017 Suzie Idiens has made the series ‘Easy Does It’ and in 2016 'Netural Ground', both of which feature wall hangings consisting of different shapes in a mixture of flat monotone colours.
A Family of Glassware – Beak Collection by Tomas Kral Product Design Studio
Tomas Kral's product design studio has been experimenting with a mixture of shapes in their series for Nude Glass. This particular series consists of a long and wide vase, also a set of cup-like vessels.
Textures of Rocks – Ceramics by Sotis Filippides of Sotis Studio Ceramics
I came across these ceramics by Sotis Filippides, a Greek potter who makes these tall pots that taper in, taking in to consideration texture and colour whilst he constructs them at his studio in London.
Exploring Vessel Forms – Ceramic and Glass Works by Artist Andrea Walsh
Edinburgh-based artist Andrea Walsh has been exploring the box and vessel form, using a range of materials including ceramic, glass and metal to comment on the space inside.
Back in at OEN Shop – Lipped Vessel & Lunch Box by Woodworker Maiko Okuno
Just arrived is a lipped lacquer vessel and lacquer lunch box, two very special objects from Japanese woodworker Maiko Okuno, both of which are crafted by hand at her studio in Japan.
Distorting Function Through Sculpture – Twig Vases by Woodworker Julian Watts
Julian Watts is woodworker based in Oakland, California and uses traditional wood carving and furniture making techniques to explore the space between a sculptural form and a functional object.
Back in at OEN Shop – Handcrafted Chestnut Lacquer Boxes by Fujii Works
These new boxes by Fujii Works are back in at OEN shop and come in small and large and have been handmade with a horse chestnut lid by Japanese woodworkers Kenichi and Minako Fujii.
Simple & Precise – Woodwork by German Workshop Stattmann Neue Moebel
Established by August Stattmann in 1896, today the Stattmann Neue Moebel workshop is headed by Nicola and Oliver Stattmann, fourth generation to succeed this family business.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Yumiko Yasufuku
Yumiko Yasufuku is trained as an interior designer but later went on to make pottery as a hobby, which is now her full-time job, making rustic but contemporary pottery out of her studio in Gifu city.
New at OEN Shop – Selection of Ceramics by Japanese Potter Akihiro Nikaido
Akihiro Nikaido is one of the more popular artists in the shop and has a very strong following in Japan, so we are pleased to present a small selection of new works in the shop.
Focusing on Construction – Stools and Chairs by American Design Studio Makr
Makr is an American design studio and brand that we've stocked in the store and is a company that I'm very fond of, here we are pleased to present a selection of furniture.