Inspired by memories of rural life and remiscent of skipping stones, artist Ann Welton has handcrafted matt and polished corrigations in fine silver to mimic the ripples across water. Framed within a 1mm wide border, the feature drop is egg-shaped and includes a 2mm gap at the top to allow a jumpring to connect the smaller, up-turned egg-shaped disk that in turn is connected to the post.
Fine silver, sterling silver.
Approximately 3.5cm from drop.
Width of dimpled oval; 1.6cm
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.”
