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Searching for Nature’s Elements – Pool & Aqua Series by Anna Badur

From the elaborate curves of certain plants and the detailed patterns on seashells to the soft flow of water, nature’s design offers plenty we can draw from to…

In the Grain – Curv Chair & Table by Jörg Boner for Stattmann Furniture

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

I wanted to highlight this fantastic series titled ‘Curv’ that consists of a table and chair designed by Swiss-based designer Jörg Boner for German furniture makers Stattmann.

Meditation on Botanical Forms – Topiaries Series by Nicolette Johnson

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

Brisbane-based artist Nicolette Johnson intrigued me with her series titled ‘Topiaries’ that’s a meditation on botanical forms, symmetry in nature, and the tension between organic and man-made.

Mood Frozen in Time – Minimalist Photography by Philipp Dase

Photography Posted by Ivan Marinac

Philipp Dase, a photographer born and raised in Germany, has a talent for capturing rich images of architectural wonders and other sights that can be found in nature.

Unobtrusive Beauty – Handcrafted Wooden Containers for Shibui

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Shibui is a Japanese word that refers to an aesthetic of simple, unobtrusive beauty and is also a Switzerland-based company founded by designers Athanasios Babalis and Constantinos Hoursoglou.

Wintry Landscapes – Mountain Range Series by British Ceramic Artist Effie Gibson

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

British ceramic artist Effie Gibson has a keen eye for nature-inspired surfaces, especially these pieces from her ‘Mountain Range’ series that all reference worn and weathered surfaces.

Mimicking the Landscape – Hills Collection by Mikiya Kobayashi for Hiro Design

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Mikiya Kobayashi is a talented Japanese designer and has produced a collection of functional tableware inspired by the natural landscape that all have beautiful undulating curves.

Opposing Environments – Artworks by Maddie Sharrock & Brooke Holm

Art Posted by Mark Robinson

This series by artist Maddie Sharrock and photographer Brooke Holm explores Earth’s opposing environments through a collaboration of sculpture and photography.

Rockhounding – A Selection of Still Life Photography by Victoria Zschommle

Photography Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

New at OEN Shop – A Series of Abstract, Nature & Architectural Prints

In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

We release our first series of prints in collaboration with OEN founder Mark Robinson. Each photo taken during a series of trips, capturing unique architecture, nature, and abstract imagery.

Three Dimensional Collage – Sculptures by Swedish Artist Malou Palmqvist

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

Malou Palmqvist is a Swedish artist who has used her fashion background to create this series of sculptures that she regards as “Three Dimensional Collages” which play with the idea of balance.

Mixing Smooth with Rough – Furniture by French Designer Damien Gernay

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

This work by Damien Gernay captured my attention and made me think deeply about the textures and materials that he’s using and how they could be intertwined to work in a functional manner.