WONDER RAMBLE 5. ( Nasturtiums )

Silver, brass, heat set & enamel paint, cord. 

 Vine = W 200 x H 300 x D 150mm

Cord = L 500mm

Vanessa Arthur is interested in “looking in wonder,” exploring connections between jewellery, paint, and our everyday surroundings. In her solo exhibition Wonder Goggles recently shown at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga - Hastings Art Gallery,

Vanessa created wearable and painted objects like this incredible Nasturtiums necklace/sculpture crafted from offcuts, precious metals, stones, and industrial materials. Her installation drew connections between the vast, awe-inspiring landscapes of nature and the smaller, mundane details of human-built environments.