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Month: April 2009

Selection from the Collection: Orrery Neckpiece

By Victoria Hughes Posted on April 24, 2009 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Narrative Works

Tory Hughes, Orrery Neckpiece, 1992 Polymer and mixed media Why are we artists, anyway? For me, this career is the most flexible and marvelous -as in ‘full of marvels’- I could imagine. What other way of life encourages me to …

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Selection from the Collection: Star Fruit Bead Necklace

By Rachel Carren Posted on April 17, 2009 Posted in Polymer Collection Project

Pier Voulkos, Star Fruit Bead Necklace, 1996 One more from my collection to enjoy while I’m away.

Inspiration and Interpretation

By Rachel Carren Posted on April 10, 2009 Posted in Artist Spotlight, Critical Commentary

Ford/Forlano, Big Bead Necklace, 1998 Throughout time, artists have found countless sources of inspiration.  Sometimes it comes from the world around them; the song of a bird, the curve of a face, or the color of a flower have all …

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Selections from the Collection: Armillary Neckpiece

By Victoria Hughes Posted on April 3, 2009 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Narrative Works

Tory Hughes, Armillary Neckpiece, 1992 Polymer and mixed media I believe most art is a snapshot of answers we’ve found in that moment. My more meaningful pieces are all illustrations of my current set of solutions, like anatomical drawings from …

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