WANDA SHUM

Wanda Shum is a B.C. grown artist who was formally trained in Electronic Communication Design at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design; she's been an independent artist for over 18 years with a variety of works to her name. All her work has embodied an attention to detail in form and function. Wanda's works are recognized for their bright and whimsical qualities. Currently, she's working with polymer clays in a technique called 'millefiori'. 'Millefiori' or 'A Thousand Flowers' is a traditional Venetian glass art that involve the formation of a cane-like sculpture with fused glass rods that has a pattern throughout. The modern version of this is created by laying different coloured polymer clays together. Then the cane is sliced to reveal the design within. Wanda describes 'millefiori' as a combination of painting and sculpting. This technique has allowed her to create unique limited-edition designs ofjewellery (She has created a few exclusive designs for the Manitoba Museum of Man
and Nature). Her latest body of work, especially her teapots have moved beyond the framework of form and function into the distinct realm of collectible art pieces.e proud to offer the highest quality, most unique merchandise on the market today.
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Artist Statement

The primary medium I use in my work is polymer clay. It’s a pvc-based clay that is ‘cured’ when baked at between 230-250C. In the twenty plus years I’ve been working with this medium, I’m continuously fascinated by its versatility. It is because of this, that I am able to use a myriad of techniques including stamping, sculpting, and painting to create my whimsical works of art.
My favourite technique to use with polymer clay is ‘millefiori’ - a ‘thousand flower’ in Italian. This term was borrowed from the Venetian glassmaking technique. I stack different coloured clays into a ‘cane’ or roll, so that when cut into slices, the picture or pattern runs right through the entire cane. I describe this as a combination of painting and sculpting. This allows me to explore and experiment with multicolour, which is my passion. Since I ensure that each cane has totally composition, which is impossible to duplicate, all resulting work is one of a kind.