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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.

More Than Just Beads

By Rachel Carren Posted on November 21, 2008 Posted in Publications

Cynthia Toops, Bird Watching, 2007 polymer micromosaic, 3.5″ x 3.25″ On Broadway in New York, one or two outstanding shows every year gets tabbed as a “Must-See” performance. This year the polymer community has its own “Must-See,” a book self-published …

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Midnight in the Limelight

By Rachel Carren Posted on November 14, 2008 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Publications

Judy Kuskin, “Round Midnight” Necklace, polymer, silver While I am on a short leave, feast your eyes on more polymer art jewelry featured in Art Jewelry Today 2. Judy Kuskin’s Necklace is prominently positioned opposite the title page as a …

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Spotted at SOFA

By Rachel Carren Posted on November 7, 2008 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Exhibitons and Shows

Jeffrrey Lloyd Dever, “Nestled Repose” teapot, 2008 11″h x 12.75″w x 11″d, polymer, wire Function+Art is showing this fantastic teapot form at SOFA in Chicago this weekend. You can often find Jeff’s work in del Mano Gallery as well. Here’s …

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Election Day News Break

By Rachel Carren Posted on November 4, 2008 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Awards, Publications

Sandra McCaw, Persian Cuff, 2007, polymer, gold leaf Today Sandra McCaw announced that she is also a candidate for the 2009 Niche Award. Here’s what Sandra just wrote about her work:

Niche Award Redux

By Rachel Carren Posted on October 31, 2008 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Awards

Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Summer’s Opulence, 2008 5.25″w x D 3.75″d x H 1.5″h, polymer, various wire Jeff Dever’s lush bracelet, Summer’s Opulence, will also vie for a 2009 Niche award. Here’s what Jeff recently wrote about this pieces:

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