Ann Welton has created this vessel out of corrugated black copper on a huon pine base. The copper in this piece has been compressed by hand to form an unique, organic shape reminiscent of a tree trunk.
Materials: Copper, Huon Pine
Dimensions:
approx 11cm height
approx 6cm diameter at base
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
