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I teach
internationally and have run workshops in London, France, Spain,
Austria, and Holland. In November 2010, I launched my first web-based masterclass with participants from Australia, Holland, Serbia, Germany, Italy, France, Belgium and the USA. |
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am the founder
of Voila!, (www.voila.eu.com)
a Europe-based community
website for the world's polymeristas. With inspiration from
Europe's cultural heritage, Voila! helps members take their work
to new artistic heights. I am a judge for the monthy competitions I organise on Voila! I also run learning forums to help artists critique and judge artwork. |
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Bomba won 2nd Prize in Progress and Possibilities 2010 competition. (Pods Collection)
Desert Blood won 1st Prize in The Bead Contest, Bead Magazine 2009.(Ossocopia Collection)
Three of my pieces were shortlisted in Progress and Possibilities 2008, a competition organised by the International Polymer Clay Association in the United States. (Ossocopia Collection).
Inspiration
I draw
my inspiration from
the many cultural landscapes of my life-path. Born in Belgium, I have
lived in the Middle-East, Morocco, Canada and the UK. After a career in
healthcare computing in Canada and Europe, I now devote my creativity
to art and writing.
My jewellery pieces are made mostly from polymer clay, a synthetic
compound consisting of PVC and plasticisers imparting malleability to
the clay. I prefer to use non tinted clay which I infuse
with pigments. This affects the chemical properties of the
clay,
allowing me to push the
possibilities of the medium further to achieve more subtle color and
texture effects. The potential of polymer clay as an artistic medium
has yet to be unlocked and I am excited at working at the
forefront to shape its
future.
I have sold internationally, in Canada, Belgium and the UK. My clients include the Artshop at the Musées Royaux des Beaux Arts de Belgique.