Chladni Bowl Large

This steel-plate and silver bowl is a fine example of Barbara's work in etching and silversmithing. She relies heavily on her auditory sense when shaping metal; this led her to research the effect of sound waves on rigid materials, and notably to study the techniques of German physicist Ernst Chladni (1756–1827), who invented a technique to show how resonance and vibrations create patterns on various surfaces.

Metals, Silver, Sculpture

Crafted by

Barbara Amstutz