The surface and gleam of the moon are both captured in these stud earrings by artist Ann Welton. Incorporating corrugated copper and matte fine and sterling silver, these earrings are inspired by the waxing and waning of the moon. A jumpring connects the earring feature to another smaller disc of sterling silver that is fitted with a post and butterfly.
Materials: Copper, automotive paint, fine silver, sterling silver.
Dimenstions: Large disc - 30mm diameter, small disc - 16mm diameter, overall drop - 46mm
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.”
