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Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"John. I am sorry I did not meet you. My fault. I had a massively congested head and was floating around in a bit of a haze from it. I may have some thoughts on your thoughts if I can gather them. glad your writing them…"
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry commented on John Lunn's group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"all good stuff. keep it coming. More please! :)
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Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry commented on John Lunn's group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"2Roses, it is a great Tom Waits song. I have it in my studio and get a chuckle every time I play it. There is a little documentary about Richard Tuttle that opens with this song. Perfect match!"
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry commented on John Lunn's group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"This is funny how this comes up now. I have spent the last few days transferring the video shot of my performance work from the 90's. While I have been half of FordForlano (David Forlano) for over 25 years I have been traversing so…"
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry joined John Lunn's group
Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Exploring the possibilities for us to bring all our diverse interests & skills into the art we create.See More
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry commented on Tara J. Brannigan's group Inspired Social Media"@ Alexandra--That is an excellent real life story about how social media really works. I think the touch of including some personal stories the way you mention is very important and goes a long way. "
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry commented on Tara J. Brannigan's group Inspired Social Media"I think the social media logos should be on every website if you use them. It is one more way in to see what you are about. You are not advertising the social media tool/company. You are pointing back to yourself on another…"
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry commented on Tara J. Brannigan's group Inspired Social Media"@kerin rose. She is very politically active and informed and does not shy away from making her voice heard. I am proud of her for that. By doing this on Twitter many of her comments are getting Re-tweeted by other political guru…"
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry commented on Tara J. Brannigan's group Inspired Social Media"The trick is to never go to sleep.
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Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry commented on Tara J. Brannigan's group Inspired Social Media"I was resistant to any social media until just a few years ago. I produced a web series with my wife and we just jumped into social media learning as we went. Still so much to learn! I find it is now a must have tool in the tool…"
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry joined Tara J. Brannigan's group
Inspired Social Media
Using social media effectively can make a world of difference in growing and maintaining your creative business. While signing up for accounts may be easy, mastering their use takes time and effort! Whether you're new to the world of social media or a die-hard tweetaholic, there's always something new to learn and share. Jump in and be inspired! See More
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry is attending Christine Simpson Forni's event
Bridging Both Fine Art & Fine Craft at Zhou B Art Center
October 20, 2012 from 4pm to 6pm
Chicago Artist Month Lecture Series: Christine Simpson Forni "Bridging Both Fine Art & Fine Craft", David Forlano "Working Beyond the Materials", Sarah Holden "Blacksmithing & Stockings", and Laura Kochevar "The History of Felt: Traditional Techniques, Contemporary Applications"in conjunction with JAWAchic.See More
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- USA
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Studio Jewelry
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- Our artistic collaboration began over 22 years ago when we met in Rome, Italy during a year abroad program through Tyler School of Art. Immediately we were intrigued by some essential differences in our approach to painting and this led to heated debates. David created large abstract paintings in which the richness of surface treatment was the main focus. Steve's work, in contrast, was based on the question: "How can I make a painting as an object", a fully integrated three-dimensional piece. We liked how our differences challenged our own thinking. As a way to learn from each other, we started trading half-finished drawings and paintings, and working our individual ideas into them.
We discovered that this kind of "swapping" has become an essential element in our collaboration. After years of working side by side, David moved to Santa Fe in 2005. We have tables in our Philadelphia studio with half-finished brooches. Steve sends them to David's Santa Fe studio where he continues to develop before sending them back to Philadelphia.
We've also noticed other threads from our art school days that have continued to be important. While David's strength has always been to push color, pattern and surface in new directions, Steve is constantly fascinated by three-dimensional structures and how things fit together mechanically. Throughout our collaboration, we have often looked to nature for inspiration. In seed clusters, shell formations, and flower buds, for instance, there are carefully organized parts which are arranged beautifully and made up of numerous, seemingly identical, but unique units. These exquisite structures lead us into new ways of envisioning a necklace, for example, both three-dimensionally and texturally.
Many of our brooches are like a collection of fragments. Not necessarily of literal fragments (say, like shards of pottery) but more like "conceptual fragments,"– like a piece of music, a chapter from a story, an ingredient from a cuisine, or an element of a language. At some point, however, we let the references subside a bit and allow the color, abstract patterns and form to lead us. The work feels complete to us when the balance of elements – abstract and imagistic -- comes into focus in some unusual way. The viewer, on the other hand, is free to gather his/her own impression of these suggested images.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.fordforlano.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- jewelry, metals, mixed media, plastic, polymer clay
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 3:16pm on October 20, 2011,
Kari Lønning said… Hi David, thanks for the friend status. I don't stop in here often, but being friends is always a good thing.
- At 1:31pm on October 20, 2011,
Brigitte Martin said… Hello Guys :-)
Welcome to crafthaus, the network for fine craft artists and those who support them! I am very glad you joined us! Your crafthaus membership is valid through November 15, 2014.
Please look around and add your thoughts to the groups, blogs and discussions. Crafthaus is a participatory sport!
Please note that ALL images sent to the website editor are vetted to assure a measure of overall quality control. Unlike other image sharing websites, crafthaus is not a "free-for-all". Our members present their work in front of an educated and critical audience (their peers,) so the photos have to be GREAT. Our goal is to show our members' work in the best possible light. From the many images received daily, we aim to post as many as possible. Crafthaus heartily encourages comments from the membership, however, with regard to photos posted or not, we have a strict "NO WHINING" policy in effect!
If there are ever any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me via crafthauseditor@live.com anytime, I will do my best to be of help.
I hope you will enjoy being with this network, and will find the exchanges interesting and fun.
Again: Welcome !
Brigitte Martin
Crafthaus Editor
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
Latest Activity
Call for Entry - CRAFTBOSTON Holiday 2014 at Hynes Convention Center
December 5, 2014 at 10am to December 7, 2014 at 5pm
The Society of Arts and Crafts is pleased to announce that the application period for Craftboston Spring 2014 and Craftboston Holiday 2014 opens on May 30th. Presented by The Society of Arts and Crafts, Craftboston Spring and Holiday are New England’s premiere juried exhibitions and sales of contemporary craft. They are mission-driven events that serve to support excellence in crafts by encouraging the creation, collection, and conservation of the work of craft artists, and by educating and…See More
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
The Society of Arts and Crafts posted eventsCall for Entry - CRAFTBOSTON Holiday 2014
December 5, 2014 at 10am to December 7, 2014 at 5pmCall for Entry - CRAFTBOSTON Spring 2014
April 4, 2014 at 10am to April 6, 2014 at 5pm
Steve Shelby left a comment for John Lunn"Hi John. I love your flute. I worked at a job for 23 years making keys and the metal parts for contrabassoons. Unfortunately, there was no creativity involved. The upside is that I learned a huge amount about working with metal and making tools."
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 4 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"It is a good article. It's a bit disappointing that the 3 artists they interview are men when it was so obvious that 90% of the Trunk Show exhibitors were women. I'd like to do a blog or two on the influence of women in the arts and how it…"
Steve Shelby commented on Rebecca Rose's group Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately"Hi Rebecca. I have had probably a 50% success rate entering juried exhibitions, which I think is actually pretty good. I don't do shows where you go and peddle your wares from a booth. The exhibitions I've been in are held in art museums…"
New blog ...
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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