The brooch from Ann Welton features a green and white enameled disc shape, with a unique texture akin to a landscape. It has a beautiful patina of copper flecks that bring the colours to life. The disc has been claw set in sterling silver, with a sterling silver frame behind for support. It has been fitted with a stainless steel pin for security.
Ann describes this piece as a reflection on the consequence of global warming and receeding icebergs.
Materials: Copper, enamel, sterling silver, stainless steel
Dimensions: 47mm diameter.
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
