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Corona Spoon

CarverCarved by Louise Forbes (Aberdeen, Scotland, born 1987)

Date2020

Object NameSpoon

Mediumblack walnut

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsOverall (Length x Width x Depth): 123 × 3.8 × 2.3cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 2022 with grants from the National Fund for Acquisitions and Art Fund

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS095709.1

Keywords

About MeCorona Spoon is a humorous take on the Covid-19 two-metre social distancing rule. The design was inspired by a conversation Louise Forbes had about the challenges of dating during the pandemic. The length of the spoon combined with an outstretched arm complied with restrictions.

Forbes spent six hours making the spoon using a hook knife to make the spoon shape and did a rough cut using a bandsaw. She used a Japanese rasp to take the bulk off before filing and sanding with several grades of sandpaper. The spoon was finished with oil.

We acquired this work so that the collection could give insights into pandemic life for future generations.