This artwork is inspired by the natural patterns I observe during my morning walks along the River Torrens Linear Park trail.

The series consists of three wall pieces, crafted from copper, silver and timber, each reflecting a specific natural pattern. Using traditional metalsmithing techniques of repoussé and chasing, I explore texture and repetition to replicate these forms.

The first piece draws inspiration from the ripples in the water, caused by falling objects or the dip of a duck beneath the surface.

The second captures the delicate flowers along the riverbank, illuminated by sunlight at different times of the day.

The third is inspired by the rough texture of the river red gums, with a focus on the dew drops that form on their bark at dawn.

Through these works, I aim to evoke the subtle beauty of nature's patterns, inviting viewers to connect with the environment's quiet, ever-changing rhythms.

Oxidised copper, sterling silver, fine silver, timber.
40cm x 17cm (as a group of three frames)