IPCA Exhibitions and Awards
Claire Fairweather
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- Category: Second Annual Exhibition Artist Galleries Second Annual Exhibition Artist Galleries
Location
Whangamata, WKO
Australia
About the Artist
Self taught, I first started working with polymer clay in 2010, after moving from the UK to live in New Zealand. In the process of learning, I have tried most techniques and made everything from jewelry and fashion accessories to wall art, sculptures and other decorative items. I now concentrate on creating mosaic art, both 2D and 3D, with my own hand-made polymer clay tiles. The benefit of using polymer clay is that I am not limited by color, size or shape, and I have developed my own signature mosaic style using round tiles.
Inspired by nature and color, particularly landscapes, flowers and New Zealand icons, I enjoy exhibiting and selling my work through local art events and craft markets. I have also given illustrated talks, demonstrations and workshops, to encourage others to discover the possibilities and pleasure of using polymer clay.
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2021 Exhibition Images
She Loved Yellow Flowers
40 cm / 16" diameter
Polymer clay on MDF board
This polymer clay mosaic is titled "She Loved Yellow Flowers" because when my husband met my mother for the first time, he gave her a bouquet of yellow flowers. I remember my mother saying that yellow flowers were her favorite. Sadly my mother passed in November 2020 but whenever I look at this mosaic, or any other yellow flowers, I always think fondly of her.
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Alphabet Orb (Front)
16 cm / 6 1/4" diameter
Polymer clay on glass sphere
This polymer clay mosaic was my 'happy project' during the recent Covid lockdown. I hope these colorful letters make learning the alphabet fun. I certainly had great fun making this piece; creating Skinner blend sheets of polymer clay from which the letters were cut and then baked over a curved form. Once the letters were stuck on to the sphere base, I filled the remaining areas with my signature round mosaic tiles, and then finished off with black tile grout. Who says ABC can't be FUN, FUN, FUN?
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Alphabet Orb (Back)
16 cm / 6 1/4" diameter
Polymer clay on glass sphere
This polymer clay mosaic was my 'happy project' during the recent Covid lockdown. I hope these colorful letters make learning the alphabet fun. I certainly had great fun making this piece; creating Skinner blend sheets of polymer clay from which the letters were cut and then baked over a curved form. Once the letters were stuck on to the sphere base, I filled the remaining areas with my signature round mosaic tiles, and then finished off with black tile grout. Who says ABC can't be FUN, FUN, FUN?
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