Studio Ikkoku – Functional Vessels by Japanese Artist Toshihisa Ishihara
I bumped in to the functional work of Japanese artist Toshihisa Ishihara, and it reminded me how these old techniques in clay can apply charm and character to the finished objects.
Handmade in Rubí – Design Studio and Pottery Workshop Apparatu
I've been admiring the unique work of Barcelona based design studio and pottery workshop Apparatu, so here we present a small selection of their creative ceramic work.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Shinko Nakanishi
Born in Osaka, Shinko currently resides in the small town of Kamiita, Tokushima Prefecture. All of his ceramics are wood-fired and the rich clay is dug just outside his studio.
Simple Shapes – New Ceramics at OEN Shop by Mushimegane Books
New works from Misa Kumabuchi, her glazes are made from locally sourced materials, such as sand, rock and other minerals and objects that she finds on trails near her studio.
Forces of Nature – Porcelain and Stoneware Ceramics by Norman Yap
Talented British potter Norman Yap makes these organic looking vessels which are produced in two separate collections, one being stoneware and the other porcelain.
Firing with Pigments – New Ceramics by Keiichi Tanaka at OEN Shop
Keiichi Tanaka is a popular potter with quite a following. We're happy to have restocked a selection of work, but have also added the blue wide bowl to our collection, which is fired with pigment.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Pottery Takeshi Ohmura
Here we present some ceramics from Takeshi Ohmura, which are now available to buy in the shop. These are the kind of works that you use on a daily basis and get better with age. Enjoy.
Echoing Layers of Colour – Short Film on Ceramic Sculptor Matthew Chambers
This fantastic short film and profile on British ceramic artist Matthew Chambers shows exactly how he's able to create his thin, complex, and mesmerising forms using the pottery wheel.
Moving Forms – Ceramic Sculpture by Japanese Artist Shigekazu Nagae
Japanese Artist Shigekazu Nagae creates his fantastic sculptures by slip casting porcelain, he then connects the different elements together and joins then to create flowing forms.
Flecked and Mottled – New Pottery at OEN Shop by Mushimegane Books
When this new pottery by Mushimegane Books arrived in the shop it really brought home to me the importance of the glazing and how the small details can make a lot of impact.
Pottery for a Modern Lifestyle – New Works at OEN Shop by Shinobu Hashimoto
A few new products in the shop by Japanese potter Shinobu Hashimoto, the pieces include some large black plates, a black katakuchi, black cafe bowl, and his hibi kesho mugs and bowls.
New Feature – Japanese Potters Yuichiro & Satoko Suzuki of Inima Pottery
We collaborated with talented photographer Wataru Murakami, who has quite an eye for capturing craftsmen at work, to photograph OEN makers Yuichiro and Satoko Suzuki.