Bamboo Ladle Spoon
MakerMade by
Chien Wei Chang
(Taiwan, born 1971)
Date2006
Object NameSpoon
Mediumsterling silver, bamboo
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsWidth: 7cm
Length: 29cm
Length: 29cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 2012.
Copyright© Chien Wei Chang
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011420
About MeThis ladle is from the Ladle Series created by artist Chien Wei Chang who likens his practice to going on a psychological and spiritual journey.
The act of scooping up liquid and moving it to another container reflects the way that we let go of old knowledge and gain new knowledge and understanding as we move through different experiences in our lives.
The design of the ladles is inspired by the rough, raw utensils used to harvest crops in Taiwan 3,500 years ago.
Bamboo symbolises modesty in East Asian culture.
More About Me
Chien likens the act of ladling to the way we let go of the old and acquire new knowledge and understanding as we move through life
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