Artist Ann Welton has captured her memories of the roll of waves in these stud earrings that combine corrugated copper and sterling silver. The upper and lower ends of the sweep of convex, corrugated copper conclude in sections of sterling silver. Ann has artfully applied two tones of automotive paint to each earring whereby the upper portion is vivid, shimmering blue, and gradually the tone turns to shimmering light green - this shift gives the impression of a wave rolling from the deep to the shallows of the beach. Beautiful!
Copper, automotive paint, sterling silver.
Approximately 48mm from drop.
Dimensions of feature drop; 51mm x 27mm x 1.2mm
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.”
