New Maker – Japanese Potter & Craftsman Akihiro Nikaido at OEN Shop
Based in Mashiko, which is highly regarded for its ceramic art, potter Akihiro Nikaido creates objects that stimulate all five senses, particularly focusing on the tea ceremony.
The Paper Series – Porcelain Tableware by Hayden Youlley Design
Titled Paper series, Australian designer Hayden Youlley has been able to create an unusual surface texture on his porcelain tableware mimicking the crumpled nature of paper as a material.
Bowls, Cups & Vases – Handmade for OEN Shop by Kana Tozuka
A new maker at OEN shop is Hokkaido potter Kana Tozuka, her works represent a sprinkling of snow and the black-bronze ceramics are almost like antiques honouring a transition in time.
Development in Design – Porcelain Tableware by Matthew Warner
It's rare to see a potter with a designers hat on, but British potter Matthew Warner has balanced his inner craftsman well with his stunning collection of porcelain tableware.
Variation in Silhouette & Surface – Ceramics by Natalie Weinberger
New Yorker Natalie Weinberger makes ceramics that reference the past, but through subtle variations in silhouette and surface, her goal is to make them feel present.
A Beautiful Life – Short Film on South Korean Ceramic Artist Lee Kang-Hyo
Watch this brilliant documentary by Goldmark on Lee Kang-Hyo, one of Korea's finest living potters, where they visit his studio where he creates a mixture of tableware and sculpture.
Objects and Shadows – Ceramic Sculptures & Vases by Nicholas Lees
These fantastic architectural sculptures by Nicholas Lees have symmetrical rings spanning the entire body, which are then manipulated slightly to create an illusionary effect on the eye.
New Porcelain & Stoneware Pots by Katsufumi Baba at OEN Shop
Handmade by Katsufumi Baba at his studio in Fukuoka, Japan these beautiful porcelain and stoneware vessels cling to your fingers and are extremely practical for everyday use.
Altering Traditional Utilitarian Forms – Ceramics by Ian Andersson
Bold and jagged shapes by Philadelphia based ceramicist Ian Andersson, who deconstructs traditional utilitarian forms that we use everyday.
Derived from a Simple Stream – The Water Cup by Stefan Andersson
Inspired by a simple stream, Swedish potter Stefan Andersson has designed and made this fantastic stoneware water cup coated with a fine porcelain slip.
Pursuing the Essential – Handcrafted Ceramics by Jim Franco
In his pursuit of the essential, American photographer Jim Franco has turned ceramic artist to experiment with form to create objects of lasting beauty.
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.