"For Josh Owen, the common, everyday, ordinary consumer product should justify its existence beyond its basic design; indeed its function and ease of use should enhance our daily lives. And it should, to be enduring, be true to both the aspirations and constraints of its time. Rooted firmly in this principle, he designs objects (ashtray, bookend, lamp, salt shaker and bottle-opener...) that are at the same time practical, ergonomic, brilliantly invented and finely crafted, environmentally oriented and dialed-in to the times....in sum, he brings us small things that change our lives in subtle but radical ways."

Reprinted and translated with permission from Artravel magazine, No. 6, September 2005.

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