New at OEN – Cedar & Seawater Series by ARAS
A special sustainable and organic series produced from resin by Japanese studio ARAS. These pieces are perfect for family households and other environments where tableware is used often as they are very durable. ARAS discovered a manufacturing method that enables them to make modern but sustainable
A Meditation in Form – Artistic & Sculptural Works by Petecia Le Fawnhawk
All creatives can agree that one of the main focal points of inspiration throughout the history of art has been nature itself. There has been this reflection on the meaning of our existence and how we co-exist with our natural surroundings. Honestly, it’s a fascinating subject to explore and o
Placing Mood In Space – Furniture by UK Studio PINCH Design
After months spent being confined to our own homes to quell the spreading of Covid-19, we have really gotten to know the furniture in our homes more intimately – I basically sleep, eat and work on the same three pieces of furniture. This lead me to think about how furniture in a domestic setti
Modernism’s Minimalist Legacy – Joseph Dirand’s Interiors & Furniture
Modernism’s minimalist legacy in the 21st century can found in the work of French architect and interior designer, Joseph Dirand. Born in 1974, Dirand graduated from Paris-Belleville School of Architecture to follow in the footsteps of the great post-World War II modernist architects like Le Corbu
New at OEN Shop – Minimalist Vases by Nozomi Fujii
We are blessed to share these new ceramic forms by Nozomi Fujii that just came in to stock over the last week. Nozomi’s style is ultimately minimalist, with her sharp forms that do all the talking. Each piece is made one by one on the pottery wheel at Nozomi Fujii’s location in Shizuoka.
Shaping the Future – CGI Interiors & Architecture by Six N. Five
Creatives are not really discussing the impact that technology is having on our profession. We tend to think of ourselves as artists who work in the “physical realm”, when in fact we are becoming more and more reliant on technology to stay up to date with our craft. Digital has taken ove
A Controlled Collapse – Abstract Artworks by Vanha Lam
One of the most appealing aspects about abstract art for me is the how malleable the style is aesthetically. A good piece of abstract art can stand the test of time. Let’s face it, the placement of form and colour can never get old, but there’s a missing component that’s not often
Searching for Mood – Photography by Simone Bossi
One of the most underrated aspects of any creative pursuit is the entry point it can offer in to other creative fields as a result of being “in the creative process”. Photography has been a classic example of this. Many of the great designers and artists have used photography as a way of
Going Back to Basics – Minimalist Painting by Artist Carsten Beck
Danish artist Carsten Beck has mastered the art of simplicity, with punchy, catchy and instantly memorable designs that could grab you from a mile off. Huge slabs of paint in simple, appealing colours are angled to and fro against a white ground, sometimes falling off the edges or overlapping one an
Elements of the Earth – Objects by Collection Particuliere
Collection Particuliere is a design house specialising in austere furniture, lighting, and objects crafted from noble materials including, but not limited to wood, marble, leather, brass, and ceramic. Editor Jérôme Aumont describes that these were chosen for their integrity and character, emphasis
A Fresh Optimism – Still House by Singapore Studio JUJU
In my personal opinion interior design is so hard to get right. Although a vital part of any build, there seems to be such a divide between the ultra contemporary and the more rustic themes that are popular at the moment. The stripped back aesthetic can leave a cold feeling, with the rustic themes s
Seamlessly Flowing – Velo Chair Series by Jan Waterston
Today’s furniture titled ‘Velo’ is simple, it’s minimal and has exquisite craftsmanship thanks to the hand of British maker Jan Waterston. This chair has a C shaped backing that begins at the front of the chair and waves backward to provide support. With no middle section, th
