Through a process of corrugation and twisting, artist Ann Welton handcrafts these finely ridged stud earrings. The bright polished oval-shaped feature is suspended by two interconnected jumprings from a small oval disk of silver. Textured and sleek cyan blue, these light-weight earrings are ready for what ever twists and turns the day has in store!
Copper, automotive paint, sterling silver posts.
Approximately 62mm from drop.
Width of hoop: 40mm
Width of twisted hoop; 6mm
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.”
