Flecked and Mottled – New Pottery at OEN Shop by Mushimegane Books
When this new pottery by Mushimegane Books arrived in the shop it really brought home to me the importance of the glazing and how the small details can make a lot of impact.
Natural Phenomena – Weathered by Norwegian Design Studio Kneip
Design studio Kneip, consisting of designers Jørgen Platou Willumsen and Stian Korntved Ruud, take a subject and explore it in more detail. This is a showcase of their Weathered series.
At the Edge of Landscape – Ceramic Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
This imagery presents some work from her collection titled "At the Edge of the Landscape", which is fairly relevant considering the unique surfaces, also their monolithic appearance.
Patterns & Fine Details – Fresh Metalwork in OEN Shop by Rieko Fujimoto
It’s been a long time since we last highlighted the work of Japanese metal craftsman Rieko Fujimoto, all of which are handcrafted by Rieko at her studio in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture.
Simple, Strong & Sustainable – Furniture by Australian Maker Benjamin Baldwin
I was taken aback by the simplicity in Australian designer and maker Benjamin Baldwin's furniture from afar, up-close all the joints and fine details come through. It's really something to behold.
Pottery for a Modern Lifestyle – New Works at OEN Shop by Shinobu Hashimoto
A few new products in the shop by Japanese potter Shinobu Hashimoto, the pieces include some large black plates, a black katakuchi, black cafe bowl, and his hibi kesho mugs and bowls.
How Light Reflects – Glass Sculpture by Japanese Artist Yukako Kojima
I came across this selection of truly amazing works by Japanese glass artist Yukako Kojima. Not only are they captivating, they're also very complex and abstract in shape.
New Feature – Japanese Potters Yuichiro & Satoko Suzuki of Inima Pottery
We collaborated with talented photographer Wataru Murakami, who has quite an eye for capturing craftsmen at work, to photograph OEN makers Yuichiro and Satoko Suzuki.
A New Order – Etchings, Lithographs & Monoprints by Elvia Perrin
Elvia Perrin is an artist and printer based in Austin, Texas. She makes prints that are quietly minimalist, up close you can see lots of detail and textures that give her works depth and originality.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Pottery Studio Inima
A beautiful selection of new japanese ceramics in the shop by Inima pottery, which are crafted in the beautiful village of Kawakami-mura in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture.
Malfatti Glassware – Functional Vessels by Daniel Spitzer and Jill Reynolds
Malfatti, which is Italian for 'misshapen', is a collection of functional glassware that's made from borosilicate glass. They are not only strong, but also durable and aesthetically beautiful.
Possibilities of Illusion – Patinated Steel Sculptures by Stephan Siebers
I've been admiring these wonderful steel sculptures by German artist Stephan Siebers, who balances patinated steel sections to create an illusion of sorts in his artwork.