by Susie Garner.
Oxidising sterling silver, textured and coloured paper and monofilament. White painted wood and glass frame. ‘Sprung’ is a representation in silver of a moment in spring. The blossoms flowers are in full bloom and start their fall to the ground, like a full bouquet the optimism of Spring begins its turn into the inevitability of Summer. This fine detailed and tonal piece consists of over eighty oxidising sterling silver blossom flowers and petals, creating an explosive effect upon the warm background. This piece has been hallmarked.
Size: 62.7 x 45.7 x 7.2 cm.
Maker info: I am a Sussex based silversmith who creates detailed objects, pictures, and jewellery inspired by nature. I see nature as a fabric that covers and protects the earth and flowers as not only a decorative detail but essential, bringing us joy as well as life. I enjoy recreating flowers in sterling silver through the use of construction techniques, capturing each flowers unique intricacies. I am also passionate about floral patterns, and how textile techniques transfer into metal. Combined these aspects are bringing structure, texture, layers, repetition, floral designs and lace like qualities into my work.