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enmore 2002

Two students from Enmore Design Centre stretch metal into functional forms

Sterling silver objects, by Vivien Spadaro, 2001-2002 Photography by Vivien Spadaro, 2002 Dimensions Letter Opener (left) 130 x 40 x 30mm, Hollow Form (right) 600 x 700 x 30mm, Space-time (above) 75 x 80 x 70mm

These silver hand held objects are an exploration in volume and form inspired by concepts and functional applications. Letter Opener (left) is a simple yet deceptive piece of construction. Hollow Form (right) and Space-time (above) are both compact and considered responses to ideas of knowledge, capacity and containment.

Aluminium, raised vessels by Bernadette Knight, 2002 Photography by Bernadette Knight, 2002 Dimensions of both pieces fitted together Height 300mm x Length 300mm x Width 200mm

Two raised vessels that fit together as a unique approach to displaying and serving food. The vessels have been raised, which is a process of moving metal using specifically placed hammer blows, firstly over wood to stretch and compress the metal. Then planishing which is a process again using hammer blows, but this time over a metal form or stake, to compress and flatten the previous hammer blows. Between each round of hammering the metal is annealed to soften it and allow further movement of the metal. Both vessels were raised from 3mm thick flat sheet aluminium. The process of raising and planishing are time honoured, traditional techniques of silver smithing. Our silversmith teacher Oliver Smith taught these techniques to us, during our specialization subject.

Vivien & Bernadette Knight are students of Jewellery and Object Design, Design Centre, Enmore, Sydney Institute

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