i’m not sure what this blog is really about, and the art is dark, but it’s the artist’s technique that caught my interest. here’s what he says about his polymer clay faces:
“Most are remixes of other faces. Toys and figurines in thrift stores and antique malls provide the originals. I press molds whenever I find faces. The faces are quite small, varying in size from about a half an inch to one and half inches. Each face I make is pressed partially into several molds. In addition to molds of faces, I also use molds of stones, wood, shell, nuts, and manmade objects of every sort.”
it is an idea worth exploring. i like the possibilities this technique suggests.
i found the link to hidden missives on the french polymer clay blog ‘la melancolie du cameleon’, where i enjoyed the author’s reflections about the notion that art must be beautiful. another idea worth exploring.
[Edited on 7/18/08 to add: Cynthia Tinapple identifies Jay King as the artist behind Hidden Missives in this post]
Susan,
I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your mention of ‘La melancolie du cameleon’ in your post and, most of all, your positive reaction in front of my ramblings about art.
It’s always heartwarming to cross the way of another traveller on planet Polymer. Have a safe and long journey !
Best regards,
Didier