Through a process of corrugation, artist Ann Welton handcrafts these finely ridged stud earrings. Each length of ridged metal features an open square - one positioned below the third ridge from the top of the earring, the other positioned above the third ridge from the lower end of the earring. These squares allude to the title of the earrings, 'Little Windows', and coupled with the corrugated, light grey metal, the ensemble is inspired by Welton's memories of rural life and the old iron of shearing sheds.
Fine silver, sterling silver.
Approximately 3.2cm from drop.
Width; 5mm
Thickness: 2mm
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.”
