Through a process of corrugation, artist Ann Welton handcrafts these finely ridged, hoop earrings. Textured, yet with a sleek, teal shimmer, these light-weight earrings are ready for a dynamic day!
Materials: Copper, automotive paint, sterling silver posts.
Approximately 42mm from drop.
Diameter of hoop 41mm
Width of hoop; 6.5mm
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.”
