More than a dozen rings from Tory Hughes is a nice way to kick off our week-long exploration into polymer clay. An artist, author, creativity consultant and teacher, Hughes has been working with the medium for more than 30 years – one of the first artists to do so and one of the most acclaimed. I’ve written about Hughes before on DAM (links at the end of the post) and it is always a joy to watch as she continues to forge her artistic path and find new ways with the new clay.
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My creativity is within me where ever I go. Whether it’s helping people discover their creative side, developing their ability to innovate and grow their business, or getting my hands onto polymer clay and other art materials to make the perfect piece, I strive to nurture creativity in every aspect of my life and career. Tory Hughes
Tory Hughes, polymer clay rings
Lately we have seen a surge of polymer clay rings pop up all over the web. It is no surprise to me that once again Hughes was ahead of the crowd – she has been making rings with the material for almost a decade. Many of the rings here were shown at Patina Gallery in Santa Fe back in 2000.
Tory Hughes, polymer clay rings, 2000
Hughes recently shared that we can expect to see more rings of all types now that she has expanded her studio. She’s also in the process of sprucing up her website (you can find a link to the work in progress at the end of the post). Please visit and check out the new features. The rings shown here are not on her website yet but I think when she gets back from teaching in France we will be seeing more from her sunny studio in Santa Fe.
Tory Hughes, polymer clay ring, 2007
I know there is a huge creative power in every one of us. I call this process creative action. I am devoted to exploring our enormous potential, and communicating what I find through interconnected outlets: art, teaching, writing, and consulting. Tory Hughes
Links:
Read this essay by Hughes about the Armillary Neckpiece, an early Hughes necklace chosen by Museum of Art and Design, NY for their permanent collection.
Post and link about Victoria Hughes’ Craftcast interview
Hughes unveils new polymer clay technique
Tory Hughes in France, in print, in life: practicing creative action
Want more? There are links to Hughes’ book and DVD’s in the sidebar.
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Such wonderful work – the colours and shapes and the attention to detail – all simply fantastic. Tory is such an inspiration.
Thank you so much for posting – made my Monday!
Oooo lala, what terrific work – Brava to Tory! Her work has always been amazing, but I’ve never seen her rings until now. Thanks so much, Susan, for the inspirational posts you’ve been sharing… my head is spinning with new ideas. Zounds!
Tory’s work is wonderful – I especially love the first rings!
I have several of her videos and some books with her work. I have read alot about her as well. Would love to meet her one day. Lynn Watts
I too love the genius of Tory’s work. I just wonder if she uses some wire or armature for the rings? I have made rings and they seem to lack the strength that I would like them to have.