SUMMER WHITE

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ARTIST STAMENT

I became a math major for my Dad. I became a woodworker for me. After years of building cabinets and fine furniture, I wanted to do something more sculptural. On a sailing trip to Alaska I was in need of a wooden spoon. I decided to carve one similar to one my Grandmother had. It was rough and simple but I enjoyed carving it so much that I just kept carving spoons. The birds, sea life and Native forms from that trip inspire many of the spoons I carve today. A handle with a comfortable grip shaped as a bird, seal or bear is fun to carve.

Much of my wood comes from the Northwest coast and Alaska. Yellow Cedar, Redwood, and Juniper are a few of my favorites. I also like to use some hardwoods such as Red Heart, Black Walnut, Pink Ivory and Ebony,

All of my spoons are made to be used. A silky smooth, durable and difficult to stain finish is attained by multiple coats of a food-grade salad bowl finish - with sanding between coats. My hope is that my spoons will be in use long after I carved them.