Ah, the concept of movement frozen in time. One can equate it to dancers who suddenly freeze when moving or gymnasts flying through the air. This sort of…
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Balance Points – Kinetic Sculpture & Mobiles by Karolina Maszkiewicz
The interesting clash between materials is something so few creatives really talk about. If we think about architecture you also have to discuss the balance that materials bring…
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Universe of Elemental Figures – Animalmood for Mad Lab by Borja Garcia
I’ve always been fascinated by Ray and Charles Eames relationship in a design context. Ray was an artist and Charles was more of an industrial designer. Charles knew…
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Light and Form – Prints by Julian Abrams & Sophie Elizabeth-Thompson
Any creative output is our inner self wishing to put something out in to the world. A physical manifestation of something that we see in our mind’s eye.…
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In Homage to Form – Stoneware Sculpture by Amanda Gentry
There’s that interesting intersection between nature and considered design that seems to be overlooked. Isamu Noguchi was a sculptor who had a particular fascination with referencing nature in…
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Manipulating Geometric Form – Sculpture by Bence Magyarlaki
Bringing a sense of expression to any art form is a difficult task. Especially when using static, hard materials that are rigid and don’t generally lend themselves to…
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Inspired by the Details – Botanical Sculptures by Trine Drivsholm
From the labyrinthine of veins on certain ferns to the almost microscopic parts of moss, the anatomy of plants is quite extraordinary. Danish artist Trine Drivsholm has spent…
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Searching for Authenticity – Ceramics by Artist Michal Fargo
When Michal Fargo created the first piece from her porcelain vase range she wanted to capture something authentic while celebrating progress and its many benefits. The vase she…
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Capturing Elegance – Sculptural Heads by Kristiina Haataja
Throughout the decades artists have been fascinated with the human body and have used it as inspiration in their artworks. The body’s complex anatomy and the unique features…
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Postmodern Outlines – Skyline Ceramic Series by Romina Gris
Looking at a skyline, it is the outline of different shapes that is most prominent. This is also the most remarkable element of Spanish-designer Romina Gris’ ceramic Skyline…
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OEN Issue 2 – A Visit to the House of Light by James Turrell
“If you want something, work for it.” Even if true, these comments can be frustrating when you are stuck in the midst of it. In a way, it…
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Drawing Inspiration From Architecture – Atelier Vierkant’s Ricarda Series
The Belgian ceramic studio, Atelier Vierkant, knocks the merging of form and function out of the park with this series of naturally inspired ceramics. The Ricarda collection should…
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