Ford/Forlano

Steven Ford and David Forlano have been working collaboratively as studio jewelers since 1988. They met in Rome in 1984 while both were students. Steven studied at Washington University, St. Louis before pursuing a BFA in Painting from Tyler School of Art (1986). He also apprenticed at The Fabric Workshop (Philadelphia). David also received a BFA in Painting from Tyler School of Art.

The artists maintain separate studios in Philadelphia and Santa Fe sending works back and forth. They have noted that David’s strength is color, pattern, and surface while Steven is an expert at building and interlocking three-dimensional structures. They often look to nature for their original inspiration.

Their collaborative works have been exhibited across the U.S. and in Korea. They also can be found in numerous museum collections including Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Museum of Art and Design among many others.

For additional information and images visit the artists’ website: www.fordforlano.com [accessed August 2021]

See also: https://www.ganoksin.com/article/work-steven-ford-david-forlano/