City Zen Cane (aka Ford/Forlano), Earrings, circa 1996 Early in their collaborations, the team of Steven Ford and David Forlano worked under the name City Zen Cane. Here are a few early examples of their work which illustrate why this …
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 …
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 …
This bibliography is a selection of favorites from our own personal bookshelves. The list below will provide countless benefits for those seeking inspiration to create their own polymer art, or just information about the medium itself. Polymer Favorites This first group …
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, …