Patterned Tessellations – Paper Sculptures by Italian Creative Andrea Russo
Residing in Naples, Italy Andrea Russo's passion for art is shared through his origami, which are often geometric patterns or abstract sculptures using straight lines and curves.
Updated Work at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Naotsugu Yoshida
We're proud to present a refresh of work by Naotsugu Yoshida, a Japanese potter who crafts at the foothills of Mt Fuji. He’s able to manipulate clay in a way that leaves thin forms with lots of character.
Clean-Lined Sensibility – Furniture by Australian Craftsman Jon Goulder
Australian designer Jon Goulder was lucky enough to grow up in the furniture business, and is now a fourth generation craftsperson who is making these beautifully simplistic chairs.
Transforming Nature – Black Granite Sculptures by Masaomi Raku
I'm in awe of the 'Transmigration' series by Japanese sculptor Masaomi Raku, sculptures out of granite which have been placed on a plinth and are both powerful and abstract.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Woodwork by Japanese Craftsman Eiji Hagiwara
Mr Hagiwara is inspired by the Shaker design philosophy, "to be necessary and useful”. He has channelled this in to his own woodwork and now we're stocking a selection of his work.
Deconstructed & Reconstructed – Experimental Furniture by Ryo Chohashi
I picked out a selection of fantastic work by Japanese craftsman and creative Ryo Chohashi, his experimental twist in the field of furniture is really something to admire. I'm really in awe.
New Maker & Feature – Lacquerware by Akihiko Sugita at OEN Shop
Situated in the beautiful landscape of Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture, here Akihiko Sugita crafts his fine wooden objects by hand which are then hand finished with lacquer.
Kashiwan Series – Handmade Oak Bowls by Kihachi Workshop at OEN Shop
This grouping named 'Kashiwan', which means oak bowl in Japanese, is a fantastic series by Kihachi Workshop. They're hand turned at their workshop in the Yamanaka region.
Natural Textures & Colours – Lacquerware by Fujii Works at OEN Shop
We had some beautiful sunshine this week, so it seemed about time I updated some of the photographs of the objects made by husband and wife team Fujii Works in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
Forms Crafted from Wood – Hand Carved Wooden Sculptures by Alison Crowther
Fantastic works by Alison Crowther, a British maker who resides in Yorkshire. She uses indigenous hardwoods found in the region to produce them, hand carving textures on the surface.
Werk Statt Schwarz – Furniture by German Craftsman Florian Schwarz
I came across this fantastic selection of work by German craftsman Florian Schwarz, and was really drawn to his furniture and his beautiful studio in Seefeld, Germany.
New Feature – Hiroyuki Sugawara’s Workshop in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture
A new addition to the feature section is a piece on Japanese woodworker and craftsman Hiroyuki Sugawara, who creates out of his studio in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture.