Dan Cormier, Artist
- Dan Cormier, “White Necklace”
From his boyhood days exploring the forest behind his babysitter’s house to time spent delving into the mysteries of the mountains of central Mexico, Dan Cormier has always thought of himself as an explorer. Trained in illustration and interior design, Cormier began working with polymer clay in the early 1990s.
This theme of exploration carries over into his work. Endlessly fascinated by topics ranging from mathematics to pop culture, Cormier immerses himself in new ideas and expresses his thoughts in polymer clay. “Like postcards sent from other lands,” the British Columbia artist says, “they’re expressed through my finished work.” His latest work evokes natural elements—sea, sand or time-worn stones—and represents his “passion for wandering through unexplored terrain.”
Cormier devotes much of his time to teaching and hosting workshops internationally with his partner, fellow polymer artist Tracy Holmes. The two have recently developed a line of tools and techniques specifically for working with polymer clay. To see more of Cormier’s work, and learn about upcoming workshops, visit www.dancormier.ca.
To learn more about polymer clay, including its origins and techniques, and to see work from a range of artists, visit www.polymerartarchive.com. Artist and curator Elise Winters developed the site as an essential resource for the study of polymer clay.
