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Author: Rachel Carren

I cannot remember a time in my life that I wasn't interested in looking at art, talking about art and the making of art. In 1990 I earned a Phd in art history at the University of Maryland. My first experiences with polymer clay were in 1992, but I consider my real work with the medium to date from 1999.

Before NINE

By Rachel Carren Posted on January 9, 2009 Posted in Artist Spotlight, Publications

Ford/Forlano, Pebble Galaxy, 2002 wall piece with removable pin, diameter 13″ bronze, sterling, silver, glass, coral, shell, magnets The cover of Metalsmith’s Winter 2003 Issue shows a detail of Ford/Forlano’s piece, Pebble Gallery.  That work, which was a precursor to …

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New Year Update

By Rachel Carren Posted on January 2, 2009 Posted in Publications

This week we celebrated the first anniversary for Polymer Art Archive and I’ve been thinking about what we might call the “most pressing needs” for a New Year’s update to this website. Number one on my list for 2009 was …

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One More from NINE

By Rachel Carren Posted on December 19, 2008 Posted in Artist Spotlight

Ford/Forlano, Low Tide, 2003 wall sculpture with removable pin This wall sculpture called Low Tide is another favorite of mine from the Ford/Forlano NINE series.  It measures 18” x 17” x 5”.  In addition to polymer, the piece incorporates copper, …

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MIPCES Exhibition: It’s a Wrap

By Rachel Carren Posted on December 5, 2008 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Exhibitons and Shows

Six remaining artists participated in the MIPCES exhibition. If you are a new visitor to Polymer Art Archive, you can find background about this event in the 2 posts, Past, Present Future and All About MIPCES. Nan Roche, CUP, 2” …

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Selection from the Collection: Ford/Forlano Figure

By Rachel Carren Posted on November 28, 2008 Posted in Artist Spotlight

Steven Ford & David Forlano, Figure, 2003 wall sculpture with 2 brooches 13.25″h x 12.25″w x 2.25″d We all know the old phrase, “to raise the bar,” which first described high jump and pole vaulting competitions at track meets. A …

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