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Selection from the Collection: Star Fruit Bead Necklace

By Rachel Carren Posted on April 17, 2009 Posted in Polymer Collection Project

Pier Voulkos, Star Fruit Bead Necklace, 1996 One more from my collection to enjoy while I’m away.

Inspiration and Interpretation

By Rachel Carren Posted on April 10, 2009 Posted in Artist Spotlight, Critical Commentary

Ford/Forlano, Big Bead Necklace, 1998 Throughout time, artists have found countless sources of inspiration.  Sometimes it comes from the world around them; the song of a bird, the curve of a face, or the color of a flower have all …

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Selections from the Collection: Armillary Neckpiece

By Victoria Hughes Posted on April 3, 2009 Posted in Artist's Commentary, Narrative Works

Tory Hughes, Armillary Neckpiece, 1992 Polymer and mixed media I believe most art is a snapshot of answers we’ve found in that moment. My more meaningful pieces are all illustrations of my current set of solutions, like anatomical drawings from …

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Selection from the Collection: Swirl Beads

By Rachel Carren Posted on March 27, 2009 Posted in Polymer Collection Project

Pier Voulkos, Swirl Beads, 1992 detail While I’m on the road, here’s a beautiful piece from the collection for you to enjoy.

Gibson Cuff Bracelets

By Rachel Carren Posted on March 20, 2009 Posted in Aesthetic Comments, Artist Spotlight

Gwen Gibson, Kabuki II Bracelet, 2002 Polymer, Lazertran image transfer, gold acrylic paint Gwen Gibson has spent much of her artistic career creating wearable art.  Long interested in surface design, Gwen’s initial approach to polymer was through the eyes of …

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