Ann Welton has created these earrings, titled 'Pendulum Swing', after being inspired by an old clock inherited from her grandparents. A large hammered disc is suspended below a small hammered disc mounted to a stud earring post.
Materials: Sterling silver
Dimensions: Small disc - 12mm diameter, Large disc - 22mm x 19mm, Overall drop - 53mm
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
