Scott Smith
Pictish Beaker Set
Images by Leanne Heron & Scott Smith
Scott Smith explores the importance of meditative craft through the processes of carving, raising and casting. Scott uses reclaimed wood alongside a variety of repetitive and meditative practises, traditionally favoured by ancient Scottish craftspeople, to interrogate early Pictish carvings, contemplating mark making and the authenticity of replicas.
Scott often produces pieces of handheld silverware that sits comfortably on both the dining table and in the wild Scottish landscapes that shaped their designs. Responsiveness to environment and reflective practises alongside Scott’s passion for meditative practises allows for an expansive role for materials, instinctive making and spontaneous responses.
LOCATION
Duns
