Polymer and Prints
Elise Winters on Feb 05 2010 | Filed under: Ford, Forlano
If you are in the Philadelphia area this month, don’t miss the Ford/Forlano show at Snyderman-Works Gallery. Continue Reading »
Gone (Ice) Fishing….
Elise Winters on Jan 14 2010 | Filed under: Facere, Toops
Cynthia Toops, Beetlerama, 2009, neckpiece, polymer, upholstery cord
While I’m hibernating for the rest of January and February… here’s some new images to keep you amused. These two works by Cynthia Toops are Continue Reading »
Polymer SNAGed
Elise Winters on Jan 08 2010 | Filed under: Uncategorized
Ford/Forlano neckpiece detail
Here’s another sign that polymer continues to gain prominence in the established craft arena. Continue Reading »
10 Polymer Works Among Niche Finalists
Elise Winters on Jan 01 2010 | Filed under: Niche Award
Louise Fischer Cozzi, Necklace Belt II, 2008
Niche Magazine has announced the finalists for their 2010 Niche Awards. In addition to 4 in the polymer category, 6 other polymer works are among this year’s finalist.
Polymer Art’s Superhero: Meet Bruce Pepich
Woody Rudin on Dec 25 2009 | Filed under: Bruce W. Pepich, RAM Polymer Collection, Racine Art Museum
Bruce W. Pepich, Executive Director and Curator of Collections at the Racine Art Museum.
I’ve witnessed Philippe de Montebello trying to weave his magic on a potential major donor to his Metropolitan Museum of New York. Philippe’s pitch, smooth and seductive, had a well rehearsed air to it. Across an antique dining room table in New Jersey, with works by Miró, de Chirico and Edvard Munch adorning the walls, he glided through a presentation that had obviously worked so effectively for him with countless other donors. Although the man’s skills were impressive, the hosts this evening didn’t sign over the painting and sculpture collection that he was after, which went instead to the Portland Museum in Maine. Continue Reading »
Masters’ Book on the Horizon
Elise Winters on Dec 18 2009 | Filed under: Carren, Toops
Before this tax year ends, please don’t forget to make your contribution to the RAM Polymer Collection.
Cynthia Toops, Dust If You Must, 2008
Lark Books is adding to its Masters series with a new title called Masters: Polymer Clay due out in late 2010. Currently in production, this volume will celebrate masterful artistic innovation and imagination in the ever expanding field of artists who are drawn to the enormous creative potential of polymer. The collection, presenting approximately 40 artists, will bring together some of the best examples of early work in polymer, current art by well recognized artists, and an array of lesser known artists who are making their mark with the material. Continue Reading »
All About: Ravensdale 1998, The Art of Polymer Clay
Martha on Nov 27 2009 | Filed under: 1998, NWPCG, Ravensdale 1998, The Rave
Elise asked me to lead a small team of volunteers to research and write about gatherings that influenced the development of polymer as an art medium. This is the third of these posts and we hope to follow up with more. Special thanks to Meredith Arnold who organized all these materials about Ravensdale 98. Continue Reading »
Dietz and the Newark Museum Embrace Polymer
Woody Rudin on Nov 20 2009 | Filed under: Newark Museum, Voulkos, Winters
This Pier Voulkos Neckpiece and 40 other polymer works were
recently acquired into the Newark Museum’s jewelry collection.
When you’re born with the name Ulysses Grant Dietz, you just might have come into this world with a penchant for leadership. Luckily for the polymer jewelry community, Ulysses turned his attention not to military or political affairs, but to a life’s mission of preserving, protecting and defending his nation’s artistic heritage. Continue Reading »
Polymer at SOFA:Chicago 2009
Elise Winters on Nov 13 2009 | Filed under: 2009, Dever, Ford, Forlano, SOFA, Winters
Elise Winters and Ruth Snyderman
Synderman-Works Gallery at SOFA:Chicago 2009
Visitors to SOFA:Chicago this year found polymer master works in the booths at both Snyderman-Works Gallery and Del Mano Gallery. Ruth Snyderman, owner of Snyderman-Works Gallery, was exhibiting 15 of my RUFFLE pieces along with a large group of work by Ford/Forlano. Bruce Hoffman, director of the gallery, enjoyed modeling this substantial neckpiece by Steven and David. And my new Esprit Brooches were received with heart-warming enthusiam from buyers there. Continue Reading »
SOFA:Chicago 2009
Elise Winters on Nov 06 2009 | Filed under: 2009, Dever, SOFA, Winters
Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Morning Refuge, 2009
Polymer clay, wire, thread, card stock
7.75”H x 12.5”W x 5.25” D
Both Jeff and I are exhibiting work at SOFA:Chicago this week. Pictured above is one of two teapots being shown by Del Mano Gallery. I asked Jeff to tell me a little about these pieces. Continue Reading »