Sculpture by Karen Canning 157 Artworks Sold

Delicate Vase

Metal, Metal

16cm (W) x 23cm (H) x 23cm (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A$270

Artwork Description

The delicate vase is a stunning piece of art, crafted immaculately by a skilled artisan. Its intricate design is a testament to their craftsmanship. The vase is part of a series of wire vessels called delicate and has been designed to be the centerpiece of any room. It has been made using copper wire, which has been carefully woven with fine silver wire, lending it a unique and captivating appearance.

The delicacy of the design and materials used stands out, although it is quite sturdy. The vase measures 16cm x 23cm, and despite its sturdy build, it is surprisingly light. The shape combined with the captivating pattern of woven silver wire gives the vase a timeless elegance that is sure to impress any observer.
The delicate wire vase is handcrafted with precision and attention to detail. The piece reflects the artisans' dedication, that went into the creation of this one-of-a-kind piece that will grace your shelves for years to come.

Artist Bio

Living on the picturesque escarpment of the Garden City of Toowoomba, in Queensland, Australia. Karen is married and the mother of three adult sons and a precious baby granddaughter.

Creativity has always been an essential part of Karen's life. Even from an early age it was apparent that this would be the direction her life would take her.

She has ventured down different creative paths including fashion design and window merchandising, but undoubtedly her visual arts practice is her main love.

For over 20 years she has explored different mediums including; acrylic paint, mixed media, textiles, wire art and encaustic wax.

Karen is fortunate to have an expansive studio space to work in and usually has several projects on the go at any given time. This of course can seem quite chaotic, but she is energised by the creative process and is never lost for ideas.

Experimentation is important in her process and she loves nothing more than creating beautiful and treasured objects from something unexpected or discarded.

Karen continues to explore new mediums and techniques to produce a diverse array of artwork.
Wire is used extensively in her work as she finds its versatility enables her to create sculptural and fluid pieces.

Karen's award winning art has been exhibited extensively and her commissioned pieces hang proudly in prominent residences and businesses here in Australia and abroad.

You can follow Karen on Instagram via https://www.instagram.com/karencanningatstudiofiftythree/ if you are interested in seeing more.