Archive for the 'International Bead Conference' Category

A Look into Translucent Layering

Kathleen on Jan 01 2008 | Filed under: 1989, 1995, Color transfer, Dustin, Feiss, Forlano, International Bead Conference, Translucent Layering, Voulkos

I first became intrigued by the particular characteristics of translucent polymer in 1989 when I made two goblet forms entitled “Angel’s Goblets.” I layered it very thinly with some opaque millefiore intending to let light pass through it in order to see patterns layered over other patterns. I did not continue exploring this whole idea, [...]

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Paying Close Attention

Elise on Dec 28 2007 | Filed under: 1995, Amt, Chatoyance, Dustin, Ford, Forlano, Gibson, Haunani, Hughes, International Bead Conference, Roche, Toops, Voulkos

This image, stunning for its deceptive simplicity, provides unusual insight into the development of polymer artistry. Shown are the 12 beads Pier Voulkos brought to exhibit and sell at the 1995 International Bead conference in Washington D.C. Those who know Pier’s work well will recognize that these beads both mapped her past work and forecast her future. [...]

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