Inspired by my wooden spoons.

Most of my favourite possessions are made of wood. It is such a tactile medium and my grandfather was a cabinet maker so I think I have inherited an appreciation of wooden objects. These two spoons were made in Aberdeenshire and bear the maker’s mark on the handle so when I saw one exhibited in Aberdeen art gallery last year, I recognised it as being made by the same craftsman. It’s good to see such a modest item being recognised for its beauty