Inspired by the surface of fruit, artist Ann Welton has handcrafted these drop stud earrings in enamelled copper, fine and sterling silver. A textured oval, enamelled white-green, with convex dimples is suspended from a flat oval of fine silver, and connected to the suspended feature piece by a jumpring.
Copper, enamel, fine silver, sterling silver posts.
Approximately 45mm from drop.
Width of dimpled feature oval; 36mm x 31mm x 1.2mm
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.”
