The term “adaptive thinking” came up frequently in my recent discussions with Steven Ford and David Forlano about their sources for inspiration. Each artist had stories to tell about traveling; of seeing an example of traditional native or contemporary craft …
Long before Facebook, early polymer practitioners created their own artistic networks and community. Knowledge about polymer expanded in a way that is similar to today’s social networks, in that artists discovered it, explored its possibilities and then shared the information …
Just today I received this belated valentine from Kathleen Amt. For those unfamiliar with her work, Kathleen was an early pioneer in the field. Around 1999 she decided to return to her first love, art books and ephemera. Here’s what …
My preview copies of Rachel Carren’s new book Masters:Polymer Clay just landed on my door step and I am speechless with joy! Finally a volume that is worthy of the masters whose work it represents. Finally a book that …
Just about a year ago, Bruce W. Pepich, Executive Director and Curator of Collections at the Racine Art Museum, spoke to the attendees of the International Polymer Clay Association conference. In this presentation he illustrated how the new RAM polymer …