These earrings, titled 'Fairy Wings', by Ann Welton have a focus on texture. Each raised corrugation is embellished by dots and the piece is slightly domed, enhancing its character.
The automotive paint over copper, covers the corrugated drop in a blueish hue. This contrasts against the brushed finish of the sterling silver studs.
Materials: Copper, Automotive Paint, Sterling silver
Dimensions: Stud - 9mm x 9mm, Oval textured piece - 35mm x 16mm, Overall drop - 44mm
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
