New Feature – Visiting the Studio of Japanese Potter Atsushi Ogata
I’m not really one to get nostalgic about a particular trip or experience but my journey to Atsushi Ogata’s studio in Nara, Japan was certainly enlightening and one that changed many of my thoughts regarding pottery as a craft. It’s funny how the experiences shape you more than any kin
Themes of Life – Works by Korean Ceramicist Jongbo Oh
How can we assume that there’s no story to tell through craft? That our emotion can’t come through in to these natural materials? I suppose thousands of years of functional forms takes the edge off an art that is, and has always been, about self expression. Maybe then, it takes a special
New at OEN Shop – A Selection of Japanese Ceramics by Makoto Asebi
Just to keep you all updated on our progress with Makoto Asebi's pottery. All of his new work has now arrived in stock and we have updated the photography and stock in our online shop.
New at OEN Shop – Updated Ceramics by Potter Shinobu Hashimoto
It's not secret that I'm an admirer of Japanese potter Shinobu Hashimoto's work. I feel as though he's a little underrated as a potter and we're proud to represent him in our shop.
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Shinko Nakanishi
We are really pleased to release this selection of new ceramics in our shop by Japanese potter Shinko Nakanishi that are unique in shape and feature beautiful oil spotting all over them.
Sitting Harmoniously – Groups of Ceramic Sculptures Handcrafted by Clay Canoe
Wyan McAllister and Kyle Roddenby are the makers behind Clay Canoe, producing these sculptures from clay at their studio in Newcastle, New South Wales that are timeless and beautifully crafted.
New at OEN Shop – A Selection of Ceramics by Misa Kumabuchi of Mushimegane Books
A quick update to let everyone know that all the pre-orders for the Mushimegane Books release have now been shipped out from our studio and the new collection is available to purchase in the shop.
OEN Update – A Visit to Misa Kumabuchi’s Studio of Mushimegane Books
A few photos from my visit to the studio of Misa Kumabuchi, a talented maker with a distinct style who applies different glazes to the surface of her pots using a sponge, brush, and even her bare hands.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Pottery by Japanese Craftsman Keiji Tanaka
We are pleased to introduce the work of Japanese craftsman Keiji Tanaka, making a selection of unique tableware that's contemporary with a rustic edge that cuts through nicely.
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Manabu Nishibayashi
We are pleased to introduce a new maker at OEN shop by the name of Manabu Nishibayashi showcasing his pottery that has random but interesting surfaces that are natural but modern in appearance.
When Pottery Meets Design – Ceramic Collection by Taiko Amont for OKRO
I was very much intrigued by this ceramic collection by Switzerland-based Japanese potter Taiko Amont for OKRO, a company who develops objects in collaboration with different designers.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Keisuke Okazaki
We are proud to release the first selection of pottery by Kamakura-based Japanese craftsman Keisuke Okazaki who creates these beautiful, matte finished pots that are unique in shape and colour.