Archive for the 'Chatoyance' Category

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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Rachel’s Eye on Design: Carved Chatoyant Bead Necklace

Rachel on Nov 13 2007 | Filed under: 1998, Chatoyance, Design, Voulkos

The elements of design are present in all fabricated objects, although we rarely stop to consider them.  A stylistic analysis of a hand crafted piece of jewelry, a manufactured chair or product packaging may seem strange, but one can evaluate each of them with the same care and language as one might use to discuss [...]

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