Shirk is known to make jewellery that is worn on the body as well as sculptural vessels that adorn a room, such as bowls, vases and other hollow-ware (Keaffaber, 1990). Shirk has not always been inspired by the natural world and only in her recent years has she started introducing a more organic style in her works. “Her work gradually shifted from the cool sleek silver objects she made in the ’70s to a more personal approach and larger scale through the ’90s” (Psfa.sdsu.edu, 2019) In earlier years, Shirk’s focus was on making interesting formed vessels in bright colours using various techniques such as repousse, chasing, etching, hammering and colouring using different patina recipes. In more recent years, Shirk shifted in making jewellery using mild steel sheets which she intricately pierced out and coloured to resemble silhouettes of plants and layering them to create false depth (Psfa.sdsu.edu, 2019). Shirk's works are made to express personal metaphors that she experiences in life.
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| Figure 8 – Shirk, H., (2014). Neckpiece Number 7. Neckpiece, Oxidised Mild Steel and China Paint. [ONLINE]8 |
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