In the ring course I learnt how to make a basic ring shape through annealing, bending and soldering the metal.
Excitedly I put my new skills to the test and made a variety of rings using sterling silver, copper sheeting and thick copper wire.
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Basket ring (in progress). Sterling silver band, woven copper, brass and silver wire.
Image: Christina Arsenault |
I wanted to experiment with small woven wire structures that were attached to the band - relating to basketry and referring to my ongoing interest with pioneers and the native foods they would have to gather and eat in their new countries.
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Basket Ring. Copper sheeting with woven copper wire.
Image: Christina Arsenault |
The delicate nature of the woven wire baskets reminds me a little of the flower that was abundant across Nova Scotia in summer last year,
Queen Anne's Lace. After a little research I also discovered that Queens Anne's Lace is also known as 'wild carrot' and the root can be eaten, like a carrot. No doubt these plants would've been eaten by the pioneer settlers of Nova Scotia.
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| Queen Anne's Lace flower. |
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Basket Ring (in progress). Copper wire band, woven brass and silver wire.
Image: Christina Arsenault |
These rings are the beginning of a entire new series of work which I am incredibly excited about.
Im thinking I will display them with my ceramic works that look like slabs of rock cut from the earths surface.
