Exploring the processes of carving, raising, and casting, this assortment of objects questions repetitive markings, rhythmic making and the importance of meditative craft. Materials such as reclaimed wood, sheet metal and a variety of repetitive and meditative practises, traditionally favoured by ancient Scottish craftspeople, has changed the direction of this collection in many ways over the last year, after spending time in North-East Scotland’s coastal landscape.

Using carving skills acquired while in the Scouts and learning to appreciate the abundance of natural material available in rural Aberdeenshire, made possible a reflection and careful consideration of our relationship with such organic matter. While analysing and interrogating wood chips as evidence of manufacturing processes, this knowledge assimilated seamlessly within research undertaken on early Scottish carvings, contemplating mark making and the authenticity of replicas.

After the first national lockdown due to COVID-19, responsiveness to environment and reflective practice have emerged as qualities in these works; a passion for meditative practises that allows for an expansive role for materials, instinctive making, and spontaneous responses. In this sense, the works presented here represent a collection of handheld objects that sit comfortably both on the dining table and in the wild Scottish landscapes that shaped their designs.