These lightweight earrings from artist Ann Welton have been made in sterling silver, and feature two textured discs with various small holes cut out. They are connected with a jump ring, and hang on hand made sterling silver ear wire.
Ann describes these earrings as an attempt to recreate the complex and beautiful nature of a patch of paint on pavement. The texture was achieved through heating the metal to the point of surface dimpling, as well as using a variety of hammers and punches.
Materials: Sterling silver
Dimensions: Small circle diameter 19.5mm, large circle diameter 27mm, approx 0.6mm thick, total length including hook 58mm
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
