Try a New Form … Shawl & Hair Pins perhaps?
January 2, 2014
Inspirational Art
Bonnie Bishoff and J.M. Syron steered their art in a new direction not long ago with these shawl pins. It may not be the most popular form of adornment but just look what you can do with them.
Bonnie always had a love for fiber arts, so the shawl pins were a natural progression. They feature colorful inlays of polymer clay in white bronze and lead free pewter settings. Of the new pins the pair have been creating, these here are the easiest to identify as shawl pins but their line goes way beyond the basic design. You’ll just have to pop over to their website and check out their wonderful pins!
What forms have you not yet tried creating? A little exploration might develop into a whole new line for yourself as well!
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Wild Lines
October 7, 2013
Inspirational Art
I know I already did a week of curls and swirls a few months ago, but this week we will be enjoying some squiggles and tendrils which are a tad different. During Curl and Swirl week we saw some rather contained curling lines, usually with consistent repetition and a feeling of control over their direction. The lines often came to a tight circle at the end or center of the line, creating a strong focal point. This week is going to be all about the wild lines, the ones that go in different directions, wander off the edge, undulate across the space, and create a more open sense of movement.
This piece is what got me thinking about the effect of uncontrolled lines, how they create a different kind of beauty with maybe a little chaos in the mix. Lines like these make me think of dancing rather than flowing, and showcase a bit of wild abandon. This piece is a J.M. Syron and Bonnie Bishoff collaboration of walnut trim and polymer veneer. How I would love to see this in person.
What sense do you get from this piece?
Artistic Collaborations
June 12, 2012
Inspirational Art, Polymer issues
This year I’ve been doing a lot of chatting with other polymer artists, collaborating–or hoping to–on a variety of projects primarily related to promoting polymer and the image of polymer art. What I would really like to do is artistic collaborations. It is amazing what the creativity and input from another artist can do to push your work and get you think in different directions. You often end up with something that you would have never imagined. That synergistic effect of two or more minds trying to resolve individual visions into one can be so exciting and energizing.
You may have seen the beautiful work of J.M. Syron and Bonnie Bischoff combining woodworking and polymer. Their large piece of furniture are well-known but I adore their lamps.
Cynithia Toops regularly collaborates with jewelry smith Chuck Domitrovich. Chuck set up a wonderful Flickr page with their in-progress and finished work.
One of favorite collaborations is this very interesting wood and polymer piece by Porro Sahlberg and Peter Sahlberg Leppikallio. The “Trilobite Cabin” was included in “500 Cabinets” by Lark Books. Click on the photo to go to the page with the detail of the side which is just wonderful.
So … have you considered collaborating?
Bonnie Bishoff and J.M. Syron steered their art in a new direction not long ago with these shawl pins. It may not be the most popular form of adornment but just look what you can do with them.
Bonnie always had a love for fiber arts, so the shawl pins were a natural progression. They feature colorful inlays of polymer clay in white bronze and lead free pewter settings. Of the new pins the pair have been creating, these here are the easiest to identify as shawl pins but their line goes way beyond the basic design. You’ll just have to pop over to their website and check out their wonderful pins!
What forms have you not yet tried creating? A little exploration might develop into a whole new line for yourself as well!
If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.
I know I already did a week of curls and swirls a few months ago, but this week we will be enjoying some squiggles and tendrils which are a tad different. During Curl and Swirl week we saw some rather contained curling lines, usually with consistent repetition and a feeling of control over their direction. The lines often came to a tight circle at the end or center of the line, creating a strong focal point. This week is going to be all about the wild lines, the ones that go in different directions, wander off the edge, undulate across the space, and create a more open sense of movement.
This piece is what got me thinking about the effect of uncontrolled lines, how they create a different kind of beauty with maybe a little chaos in the mix. Lines like these make me think of dancing rather than flowing, and showcase a bit of wild abandon. This piece is a J.M. Syron and Bonnie Bishoff collaboration of walnut trim and polymer veneer. How I would love to see this in person.
What sense do you get from this piece?
Read MoreThis year I’ve been doing a lot of chatting with other polymer artists, collaborating–or hoping to–on a variety of projects primarily related to promoting polymer and the image of polymer art. What I would really like to do is artistic collaborations. It is amazing what the creativity and input from another artist can do to push your work and get you think in different directions. You often end up with something that you would have never imagined. That synergistic effect of two or more minds trying to resolve individual visions into one can be so exciting and energizing.
You may have seen the beautiful work of J.M. Syron and Bonnie Bischoff combining woodworking and polymer. Their large piece of furniture are well-known but I adore their lamps.
Cynithia Toops regularly collaborates with jewelry smith Chuck Domitrovich. Chuck set up a wonderful Flickr page with their in-progress and finished work.
One of favorite collaborations is this very interesting wood and polymer piece by Porro Sahlberg and Peter Sahlberg Leppikallio. The “Trilobite Cabin” was included in “500 Cabinets” by Lark Books. Click on the photo to go to the page with the detail of the side which is just wonderful.
So … have you considered collaborating?
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