Lewton-Brain Foldform Award 2012
First place
Rauni Higson
 Undersea Candelabra by Rauni Higson |  |
Artist statement: Inspired by an underwater forest of seaweed swaying in the current, the two part Candelabra can be arranged in various formations to sculptural effect. The rising elements combine Anticlastic and Synclastic forming with Fold-forming, to support the 8 candle cups at various heights. Height 45cm. Sterling silver.
Second place
Theresa Nguyen
Theresa Nguyen
Spiritus by Theresa Nguyen
Artist statement: The inspiration for this piece came from observing how plant life get their sustenance from the sun and reach out and respond to its energy. Fold forming was the key technique that I used in shaping the silver, the aim being to try and capture the energy of life that comes from the sun and the energy that is fully on display in the natural world. (Photo credit: Richard Valencia Ltd)
Third place
Kaiya Rainbolt
 Quadrant by Kaiya Rainbolt Artist statement: This piece has its origins in the 12x12 series, and also has no solder or cold connections of any kind. 5” x 6” x 11.5” (Photo credit: Sibila Savage Photography) Honorable Mention Grant McCaig |  |
 Pleated Silver Drinking Set on Ebonised Base by Grant McCaig Artist statement: I have always been aware of fold forming as a structural technique, however I came to the process through a desire to give the blank sheets of silver, that come from the bullion suppliers, some character before starting to form the vessels. The lines on the surface exaggerate the movement of the metal compressing and expanding across the surface. |
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