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.
Japanese Woodblock Prints – Nature and Teabowls by Ann Symes
Inspired by the Japanese aesthetic, artist and creative Ann Symes has been using the ancient method of woodblock printing to create unusual and abstract patterns on paper.
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.
Use Comes from Emptiness – Thing by Photographer Jungjin Lee
Korean photographer Jungjin Lee has produced this powerful series titled Thing, using photo-sensitive emulsion called liquid light to achieve a floating image without any shadow.
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.
The Pursuit of White – Porcelain Vessel Photos by Bohnchang Koo
A fantastic series of monochrome photographs by Seoul based photographer Bohnchang Koo, who has photographed rare white porcelain ceramics from the Joseon Dynasty.
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.
Still Life Paintings of Ceramics by British Artist William Wilkins
A wonderful selection of still life painting by William Wilkins, with his subject being ceramics featuring the work of potters like Lucie Rie and Japanese craftsman Yasuhisa Kohyama.
