Wood Chip Tea Spoon
MakerAssociated with
Scott Smith
(Aberdeen, born 1998)
Date2022
Object NameSpoon
Mediumsterling silver
ClassificationsApplied Art
AcquisitionPurchased in 2023 with assistance from the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery
Copyright© Scott Smith
LocationView by appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095753
About MeScott Smith made this spoon while he was Artist in Residence at Glasgow School of Art. He learned to carve wooden spoons while in Portsoy Scouts, whittling tent pegs and spoons throughout the different age groups at various scout camps across Scotland. He continued this hobby during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and used it as a meditative connection to the landscape. He saved every single wood chip from that process and has used his favourites in his contemporary silverware designs. The texture on the tip of the handle of this spoon was created by a cast wood chip.
early to mid 18th century
