The Look Elsewhere, 2018, acrylic on canvas There is a fresh, breezy lightness to Australian artist Sarah Kelk’s abstract paintings, as swipes and slabs of luminous colour float…
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New at OEN Shop – Handcrafted Ceramics by Yoko Ozawa
Yoko Ozawa’s work hit my radar in 2011 and has continued to peak my interest ever since. Last year we met in person and talked about the idea…
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Rockhounding – A Selection of Still Life Photography by Victoria Zschommle
Victoria Zschommle, a photographer who splits her time between Australia, France, and the UK captured this series featuring rocks with unique placement mixed with bold colour.
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Utopian & Dystopian Environments – Paintings by Artist Stephen Baker
Stephen Baker’s works usually have some kind of architectural inspiration, hoping to create a dream like landscape that’s defined by two distinct colour palettes, warm and moody.
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Botanic Life Extended – Ceramic Series by Taiwanese Artist Zhu Ohmu
Taiwanese creative Zhu Ohmu, an artist who is currently based in Melbourne, Australia has been experimenting with ceramics in unique ways and integrating them with plants.
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Comparative Forms – Paper Artworks by Australian Artist Bianca Chang
Bianca Chang has approached the meaning of a canvas in a new way, using paper that is both drawn on top of and also cut in to, hand-cutting each sheet layer-by-layer to reveal a form.
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An Enduring Appeal – Furniture by Australian Maker George Harper of TIDE Design
Founded in 2007 in Melbourne by craftsman and designer George Harper, TIDE designs and produces handmade furniture with the goal of making work that can stand the test of time.
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Referencing Earth & Landscape – Ceramics by Swedish Maker Ulrica Trulsson
Ulrica Trulsson is a ceramic artist who lives and works in Adelaide, linking the craftsman’s Swedish roots of simplicity and utilitarianism with that of the natural and rugged Australian landscape.
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Timeless Restraint – Works by Melbourne Ceramic Studio Ghost Wares
Seeing these works by Melbourne-based ceramic studio Ghost Wares certainly inspired me and made me think about the subtle colours and the simple shapes that they have used.
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Minimal Studies of Shape – Abstract Artworks by Scottish Creative Bobby Clark
Scottish artist Bobby Clark inspired me a lot with her minimal abstract artworks, tending to let white space play a major part in the placement of shapes, giving the final pieces a pleasant aesthetic.
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Fusing Art & Architecture – A Visit to Lyon Housemuseum in Melbourne, Australia
We take a look inside the Lyon Housemuseum owned by architect and collector Corbett Lyon. Corbett designed the space with a concept of fusing art and personal living under one roof.
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Karl Duldig & Slawa Horowitz – A Visit to Duldig Studio in Melbourne, Australia
We visit the former home and studio of sculptor Karl Duldig and his wife, artist and inventor, Slawa Duldig Horowitz in Melbourne, Australia. Inspiring creatives who experimented in art and design.
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