Through a lengthy process of corrugating a fine copper sheet and then repeatedly annealing and compressing the corrugations by hand before applying fine layers of spray paint, artist Ann Welton handcrafts these finely ridged hoop earrings.
Textured, yet with a sleek blue colour, these light-weight and organic earrings could easily become a stylish staple to your wardrobe.
Copper, automotive paint, sterling silver posts.
Dimensions: 47 x 8 x 3mm
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.
Welton describes her work in the following statement, “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.”
