Glasgow School of Design Silversmithing & Jewellery

Scott Smith (He/Him)

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.

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Works
Boorachie – Research
Boorachie – Vessels
Boorachie – Spoons
Boorachie – Adornment
Boorachie – Design Portfolio
Boorachie – Collection

Boorachie – Research

Boorachie – Doric: A considered collection of objects or things.

Boorachie – Vessels

Boorachie – Doric: A considered collection of objects or things.

Cast Silver, Cast Bronze, Oxidised Copper, Eco-Silver, Reclaimed Wood.

Wood Chip Cast Vessel

Cast Bronze. 100 x 100 x 60 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Collection of Raised & Cast Vessels

Wood Chip Cast Vessel & Carved Reclaimed Wooden Spoon

Vessel: 100 x 100 x 60 mm Spoon: 25 x 250 x 15 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Proposal for a Centre Piece

Raised Silver, Cast Bronze 300 x 280 x 200 mm

Hand Carved Wooden Bowl

80 x 80 30 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Oxidised Raised Bowl

100 x 100 x 60 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Raised Bowl and Serving Spoon

Spoon - 20 x 100 x 10 mm Bowl - 100 x 100 x 60 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Boorachie – Spoons

Boorachie – Doric: A considered collection of objects or things.

Cast Silver, Cast Bronze, Eco-Silver, Reclaimed Wood.

Cast Silver Serving Spoon

20 x 100 x 10 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Cast Silver Quaill Egg Cups w/ Miniature Spoon

Quaill Egg Cups - 35 x 20 x 15 mm Spoon - 40 x 15 x 8 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Canapé Spike & Rest

30 x 25 x 40 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Pinch Pots w/ Bronze Handled Spoon

Quaill Egg Cups - 35 x 20 x 15 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Serving Spoon

30 x 130 x 15 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Miniature Spoon

40 x 15 x 8 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Cast Silver Serving Spoon

20 x 100 x 10 mm
For Sale: Price on Request

Boorachie – Adornment

Boorachie – Doric: A considered collection of objects or things.

Cast Silver, Eco-Silver, Steel Pin.

Proposals and mock-up designs for a jewellery collection inspired by the wood chip castings that inform the vessel and spoon designs.

Kilt Pin & Brooch Design

Wrist & Neckpiece Design

Commercial Collection

Boorachie – Design Portfolio

Scott Smith Design Portfolio

Collection of work, designs and concepts inspired by rhythmic making and meditative wood carving.

Boorachie – Collection

Boorachie – Doric: A considered collection of objects or things.

Cast Silver, Cast Bronze, Oxidised Copper, Eco-Silver, Reclaimed Wood.

Pinch Pots w/ Bronze Handled Spoon

Quaill Egg Cups - 35 x 20 x 15 mm

Wood Chip Cast Vessel & Carved Reclaimed Wooden Spoon

Vessel: 100 x 100 x 60 mm Spoon: 25 x 250 x 15 mm