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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.

MIPCES Exhibition: Katherine Dewey

By Rachel Carren Posted on September 19, 2008 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Exhibitons and Shows

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. GARGOYLES 14”H x 6”W x 4½”D each For the MIPCES catalog, Katherine …

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MIPCES Exhibition: Elise Winters

By Rachel Carren Posted on September 12, 2008 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Exhibitons and Shows

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. This fan brooch was one of a series I made for the …

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How Thin Can You Go?

By Rachel Carren Posted on September 5, 2008 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Techniques

An important focus of this archive has been to make connections, to illuminate significant threads of development in polymer art. We’ve heard first-hand on this subject from many authoritative voices in the medium’s history – Victoria Hughes, Stephen Ford, Kathleen …

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Ford/Forlano at 20

By Rachel Carren Posted on September 3, 2008 Posted in Artist Spotlight

2008 marks the 20th year of collaboration between Steven Ford and David Forlano creating extraordinary polymer art jewelry. In celebration of this anniversary, they produced a beautiful 4-color timeline which they share when they show their work. They also redesigned …

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MIPCES Exhibition: Kathleen Dustin

By Rachel Carren Posted on August 29, 2008 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Exhibitons and Shows

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. VILLAGE WOMAN small purse, one of a group, 6”x 5½” x 3¼” …

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