Emily Squires Levine
Contact Information
Studio & Gallery
Philadelphia, PA
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Mixed Media/Sculpture & 3D
Artist's Statement
Exploiting the properties of polymer clay, I translate my love of color and pattern into vessels of many sizes and shapes. Using the Italian millefiori technique, I layer hand blended colors of polymer clay to create designs which run through the entire length of the "cane". Canes can be combined endlessly, then stretched without disturbing the integrity of the interior design. I build the vessel on a form, juxtaposing slices of canes of contrasting colors, shapes, patterns and complexity; often I incorporate open space between the slices as part of the design. After curing in a convection oven, I sand the outside of the vessel and release it from its mold. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. The result excites me, and I am gratified to share it with others.
Selected Exhibitions
Solo
2011
Patterns in Polymer Clay: Attention to Detail, Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Two-Person
2016
Emily Squires Levine and Laura Tabakman, Park Towne Place, Philadelphia, PA
2015
Polymer and Paper: Layered Impressions, Show of Hands Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
With Annie Stone
Group
2015
Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show, Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Art of the State, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA
All Things Considered VIII, Biennial exhibition of the National Basketry Organization, St. Paul, MN and Harvard, MA
Women’s Work 2015, Woodstock, IL
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Crafts Show, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, DE
2014
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA
International Polymer Clay Association
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Crafts Show, Philadelphia, PA
2013
Under the Influence, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, Lancaster, PA
Germantown Friends School Crafts Show, Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Crafts Show, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, DE
2012
Vanity Fair: Art Inspired by Fashion, GoogleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Crafts Show, Philadelphia, PA
2011
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Crafts Show, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Experience
2011 - present
Emily Squires Levine Studio, One-of-a-kind polymer vessels, wall art and Judiaca
Professional Affiliations
Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild
International Polymer Clay Guild
Awards and Honors
2015
Niche Awards Finalist, Category: Basketry
2014
Best in Functional Containers, International Polymer Clay Association, IPCawards
Niche Awards Finalist, Category: Polymer Clay
2013
Best in Design, Under the Influence, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Juried Show, Lancaster, PA
Benchmark Award for Excellence: Unique Voice, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Craft Show, Philadelphia, PA
2012
Third Prize, Vanity Fare: Art Inspired by Fashion, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
Publications
2014
Maggio, Maggie “Color Spotlight: Color and Millefiori” The Polymer Arts, Spring 2014
“Accomplished Artist Gallery” The Polymer Arts, Summer 2014
Education
1989
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
MBA
1976
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
BA
Recent Artist Member Mentions on InLiquid
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Emily Squires Levine: Embracing Color/Polymer Clay
EMILY SQUIRES LEVINE: Embracing Color/Polymer Clay, a solo show of her work, will be on exhibit at the Hunterdon Art … See Full Post
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INTO THE FOREST @ NOYES ART GARAGE
Opening Reception: 2nd Friday, October 11, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Into the Forest is the first international collaborative polymer clay … See Full Post
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NAUDAIN ART COLLABORATIVE 2019 Fall Show
Featuring the works of: Bhavisha Patel Bill Silver Emily Squires Levine Karen Stabenow Open to the public Saturday September 14 … See Full Post
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Second Lives: A Group Exhibit of Women Artists
Eight women, neighbors and friends in the Naval Square community in Philadelphia, have turned to art as second (or third!) lives after successful professional careers. This exhibit shares their new lives with the larger community.
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Smithsonian Craft Show – 36th Annual
The Smithsonian Women’s Committee presents the 36th annual Smithsonian Craft Show, featuring 120 premier American artists chosen from a pool of approximately 1,000 applicants
