Ann Welton has created this vessel out of corrugated black copper on a wood base. It resembles the shape of a tree trunk, and was created by Ann as a reflection on the outcome of summer bushfires.
Materials: Copper, Wood, Resin
Dimensions:
approx 19.5cm height
approx 8.5cm diameter at base, approx 6.5cm diameter at opening
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
