Visual Narratives – Paintings and Prints by Japanese Artist Hiroyuki Hamada
Living in New York, Japanese Artist Hiroyuki Hamada's main point of exploration is sculpture, but he also uses prints and drawings as a starting point for all his artworks.
New Work from Japanese Potter & Maker Kana Tozuka at OEN Shop
Kana Tozuka's ceramics were an instant hit when they first arrived earlier in the Spring, so I’m pleased to let you know that new stock has come in alongside some other objects to coincide.
Hikaru Dorodango – Coloured Soil Spheres Sculpted by Bruce Gardner
Bruce Gardner lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and specialises in the Japanese art of Hikaru Dorodango. Perfect spheres created from soil, which are then dried and polished.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Metalwork by Japanese Craftsman Naho Kamada
Naho Kamada produces objects from brass, silver and aluminium at her studio, all of which are inspired by antique tea utensils, old cups, and other functional goods.
OEN Maker & Japanese Potter – A Glimpse Inside the Studio of Keiichi Tanaka
We thought we'd give you a look inside the studio of ceramic artist Keiichi Tanaka, who makes an impressive range of sculpture and tableware at his studio in Kawagoe, Japan.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Woodwork by Japanese Craftsman Masahiro Endo
A beautiful selection of woodwork by Japanese craftsman Masahiro Endo at OEN shop, who uses the natural landscape around him as inspiration for his crafted designs.
Between Painting & Sculpture – Handmade Oval Ceramic Forms by Jun Kaneko
Using mainly primary colours on ceramic oval forms Japanese artist and sculptor Jun Kaneko has been able to create appealing artworks that still look contemporary today.
Synthesis of Color, Shape & Density – Creative Prints by Koshiro Onchi
Inspired by the likes of Wassily Kandinsky and Edvard Munch, Koshiro Onchi was a pioneer of abstract art in Japan, he also modernised printmaking and paved the way for other artists.
Film by Takashi Kuroyanagi – Handmade Japanese Paper of Kurotani Kyoto
Takashi Kuroyanagi has visited many workshops in Kyoto to record the techniques of the various craftsmen based there, this subject is Kurotani, a paper making town near Kyoto.
New Feature – Yusuke Tazawa’s Workshop in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
We commissioned photographer Tatsuji Nagase to capture OEN maker Yusuke Tazawa making the popular 'coffee spoon' from start to finish in both zelkova and cherry.
Studio Look – Inside Japanese Lacquer Craftsman Mie Yokouchi’s Workshop
Mie Yokouchi creates her urushi works by applying mugi-urushi (a mixture of flour and lacquer) on linen cloth and Japanese paper, here we feature a few photos from inside her workshop.
Vessel, Pattern & Empty Space – Paintings by Japanese Artist Miwa Ogasawara
Miwa Ogasawara, a Japanese artist who now resides in Hamburg, Germany paints these beautiful canvases with pure simplicity and charm, drawing on the idea of 'emptiness'.
