Layl McDill wrote in to tell me about a recently finished, unique exhibition that ran from May 29 through June 15 called Polymer Clay – Gallery Style. The show ran in the Flow Art Space in St. Paul, MN and was juried by polymer clay artist Maureen Carlson and sculptor Kyle Fokkenn. Awards were given in two categories, Established and Emerging.

The recipients were:

Established
1st – Elissa Farrow-Savos, for “she felt so wrapped up in other people’s expectations”
2nd – Kathleen Dustin, for “Bursting Alium Pod”
3rd – Adam Rees, for “Eyeing You”
Honorable Mention – Kim Buell, for “green movement”

Emerging
1st – Linda Garbe, for “Box of Color”
2nd – Stephanie Etzel, for “Diary of a Firefly”
3rd – Christine Madsen, for “Home Sweet N.I.M.B.Y.”
Honorable Mention – Laura Burlis, for “Landscape”

People’s Choice Award
Tie:
Adam Rees, for “Eyeing You”
Julie Johnson for “Lana, The Fantastical Llama”

Awards were co-sponsored by the Polymer Clay Guild of Minnesota and Clay Squared to Infinity.

You can view all of the entries for the show in the archive here:

http://www.flowartspace.com/previous.html

Now I’m off to stare and admire!

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POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

Contemporary Craft is thrilled to be hosting POP! – Perspectives on Polymer June 25-29, 2022. A five-day celebration of contemporary work in polymer, the event will have something for everyone who loves polymer clay. POP! will feature four workshops along with virtual talks by some of the best polymer artists in the country, an exhibition of small works in polymer, and a curated feature in the Store. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 25, 6-8 PM, and will be free and open to the public.

POP!’s focus on workshops and the materiality of polymer makes this boutique event more than just a conference. Each participating artist was selected for their unique perspectives on polymer and the exciting ways they are moving the medium forward. The featured instructor for the event is Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, whose pioneering techniques in polymer have made him one of the most respected artists in the field. His jewelry and sculptural objects have been shown in many national invitational exhibitions, and his works are represented in numerous private collections, galleries and museums.

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