Chains have been an integral part of metal work from ancient times. Various methods of linking metal rounds create different patterns and rhythms. With the advent of extruded polymer in the mid 1990’s, a process made far easier due to …
At first glance one might think the inspiration for imagery on these vases came from an encounter with the plumber rather than from Mexican blankets.
Polymer artists, Steven Ford and David Forlano have continually considered the “what if?” factor of polymer. From early on they looked at how other craft techniques might be adapted to polymer. In particular, Steven’s interest in exploring these possibilities created …
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 …