Zen Gardens & Outdoor Spaces by Photographer Bruno Suet
Bruno Suet's photography is an intriguing look at how we as humans find ourselves designing both interior and exterior spaces.
New Feature – Japanese Potter Misa Kumabuchi
On our quest to document some of the makers in the shop, this time we explore the work of Misa Kumabuchi, owner of Mushimegane Books in rural Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Abstract Paintings and Mobiles by Junpei Ori
Alongside the use of primary colours, and a few shades in-between, Japanese artist Junpei Ori creates these still life abstract paintings that are meant to eliminate the unessential.
Organic Bamboo Sculpture by Shouchiku Tanabe
Artist Shouchiku Tanabe's goal is to succeed the generations that came before him by producing traditional Japanese bamboo works, but at the same time creating bold sculpture.
Ocean Primitive – Ceramic Creations by Patricia Ribet
Influenced by primitive art, alongside Japanese aesthetics, Patricia has been incorporating these in to her own stoneware creations under the studio name 'Ocean Primitive'.
Pottery by Shinobu Hashimoto at OEN Shop
Now available at OEN shop is this beautiful selection of ceramics by Japanese potter Shinobu Hashimoto. They have an aura of preciousness and a distinct aesthetic.
Vivid Film Photography by Naoko Tamura
Japanese photographer Naoko Tamura captures these exquisite photographs of our everyday environment, distorting the subject at hand using a film camera so we question the direct meaning.
New Feature – Japanese Metalworker Ruka Kikuchi
A new feature with metalworker Ruka Kikuchi, owner and founder of Lue Brass. We showcase some photography of Ruka making his brass cutlery inside of his studio in Setouchi, Japan.
Folded Light, Folded Shadow by Yuko Nishimura
Japanese artist Yuko Nishimura creates large scale paper relief sculptures composed of narrow pleats, essentially using a technique rooted in traditional Japanese origami.
Glassblower Yamato Ishioka by Tanaka Yoshiori
Vancouver based photographer Tanaka Yoshiori highlights Glassblower Yamato Ishioka, showing him working behind closed doors at his studio in Yasaka village, Nagano.
Natural Japan Captured by Sean Wood
Born in Australia but now living and working in Tokyo, photographer Sean Wood has a unique approach when conveying Japanese culture and the nature that thrives there.
Wooden Furniture by Japanese Company Hirashima
Hirashima, who produce furniture in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, utilise unusual shaping and structurally sound engineering in their wooden furniture design.
