Characterful Simplicity – Contour Furniture by Giles Pearson
British designer Giles Pearson and his UK-manufactured furniture company Origin Furniture has been on my watch list for a while now. Geared toward hospitality, workplace and educational environments, Giles’ mission is to combine aesthetic and function into an affordable product. I picked out t
Stone Combinations – Furniture by Korean Designer Lee Sisan
Stone integrated into furniture has definitely become a big of a trend. I came across Korean designer Lee Sisan’s work and I think he takes stone furniture to another level with these stunning metallic forms. By integrating large stones in both innovative and functional ways the end result is
Idiosyncratic Artistry – Ceramic Lamps by Sarah Nedovic Gaunt
A table lamp is a useful object that can bring beauty to a room. Both the base and shade can feature unique colour and design elements that add a sense of brightness, even when the lamp in not turned on. But it is definitely an overlooked component of any space. Melbourne based textile designer Sara
Cascade Through the Landscape – Ceramic Art by Lucas Ferreira
Minimalist, unique, and textural. These are just a few words that come to mind when viewing London-based Brazilian artist Lucas Ferreira’s Landscape artworks. Using small fragments of handmade porcelain, Ferreira is able to harness the unpredictability and irregularity of the ceramic surface,
Industrial Craft – Tableware by Korean Designer Jungmo Yang
Jaru Collection by Jungmo Yang South Korean designer Jungmo Yang takes tableware to the next level with his modern, industrial looking forms. With a focus on materials and production techniques, Yang’s projects include furniture and lighting with a particular emphasis on craft and industrial d
Precision & Simplicity – Paper Sculptures by Artist David Umemoto
Origami is the art of folding paper. The designs made can be simple or complex in nature. Creative David Umemoto takes origami to the next level by forming unique shapes and structures that are so detailed, one can only be amazed by the intricacy. Umemoto’s architectural background comes throu
Where Design Meets Technology – Industrial Design by SFSO
Technology has helped us progress in so many ways. It has cut down on the need to commute and it offers us entertainment and informational resources at just the touch of a button. As a result, many of our homes are filled with devices that are convenient but may not be that aesthetically pleasing. S
Guiding Forms – Glass Prism Sculptures by Aurelie Abadie & Sauques Samuel
Mineral Design consists of design duo Aurelie Abadie and Sauques Samuel. These two talented creatives focus on the notion of sensitive space. Part of this exploration revolves around the idea of rock and glass, literally filling or juxtaposing a piece of glass with stone. The metaphor to replace emp
An Organic Sensibility – Sculptures by Ceramic Artist Jan Vogelpoel
Rebellious, unique and thought-provoking are just some of the adjectives that can be used to describe Jan Vogelpoel’s ceramic sculptures. She dares to break out of the box with a series of media that ranges from sculptures to hanging works of art. She plays with shapes and colors to make each piec
Moment of Suspension – Sculpture by Spanish Artist Jose Dávila
If you think it’s impossible for a static figure to be in motion, Jose Dávila will make you question everything you believe. His latest exhibit features statues that are combinations of cubes and large rocks, all precariously layered, one top of the other giving the impression that they may f
Primitive Shapes – Murals and Sculpture by Artist Carlos Otero
Image of Carlos Otero’s work on a wall in a home in Beverly Hills, CA At first glance, Carlos Otero’s primitive murals may look like children’s toys. One can easily see a sculpted wooden train or blocks pieced together somewhat haphazardly. But on closer inspection, we see a closer attenti
Low-tech Minimalism – Play Vases by Swiss Designer Miriam Josi
At first sight, one is immediately taken by the delicacy of these vases. The narrow, cylindrical glass is surrounded by pale geometric mycelium shapes combined in a way that makes each creation a standout. Miriam Josi is a Swiss artist who has studied all over the world. She calls her work low tech
