Ann Welton has created her own textural transcript of the sound of bird songs. Large copper discs have been textured creating rise and falls, allowing earthy coloured vitreous enamel to flow between. The sterling silver stud at the top is shaped into a triangle.
Materials: Copper, vitreous enamel, sterling silver
Dimenstions: Large disc - 45mm diameter, stud - 10mm x 12mm, overall drop - 57mm
Ann Welton discovered gold and silver smithing while studying at NMIT. She went on to complete Bachelor of Fine Art (Gold and Silver Smithing) (Honours) at RMIT, which allowed her to extend her exploration of vessel and jewellery making.
“My works are strongly influenced by growing up in rural communities, with landscapes that reflected a complex interplay of the natural and undisturbed and imposed farming practises. The beauty of these landscapes was often subtle, even unexpected. Colours were muted, variations subtle, but the textures associated with them were strong and distinctive. Consequently, texture has become a driving force in my making because of its power to connect one to place and people.”
~Ann Welton
