Pati Tozer | Swoop Ring

Artist: Pati Tozer, Canada Materials: sterling silver, brassSize: 5.25 Artist Statement: The Swoop ring features a tiny kinetic automaton bird that dips and dives at the turn of its little mechanism. Swallows are cheerful, social birds, identifiable by their unique flight pattern and elegant, pointed tail feathers. Thought to be the heralds of good news, they symbolize cheerfulness and good luck.Automata are sculptures that employ a variety of mechanical elements to create movement. Ideally these are self-powered, but in this case the mechanics of the ring are controlled by the wearer. The resulting movements approximate those of a real swallow, which is notable for the swooping nature of its flight. Artist Bio: Patricia Tozer is a fine artist, experimental silversmith and designer working in relationship with her materials to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Patricia’s influences are varied and include Irish and Czech folk lore and her extensive knowledge of the history of Western