Detail View: SHIMMER: Millennium Canteen
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Title:
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Millennium Canteen
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Caption:
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Soup Spoon and Dessert Spoon
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Creation Date:
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1998
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Dimensions:
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18 cm and 19 cm long
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Image Date:
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1998
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Period:
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20th century
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Location:
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Material:
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silver
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Display Creator:
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ten HOMPEL, Simone
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Image ID:
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98--1239
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Description:
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Two spoons especially designed for the Millennium Canteen, one bigger than the other, evolved through research into almonds, twigs, artichoke leaves and the notion of scooping with a fairly primitive implement. In order to translate this information into a visual vehicle, it was important for me to chose materials within the silver range that allowed me to convey the hands-on, carved quality of the research. For the bowl I used fine silver which allowed itself to be forged, and almost carved. For the handle I used sterling silver tubing which allowed me to stain the surface through heat, and therefore resemble wood-like qualities. The Millennium Canteen was commissioned as part of 700 Years of Sheffield Cutlery celebrations, and is dedicated to Robert The Cutler. This unique collection of cutlery was presented to the City of Sheffield by the Master Cutler, Mr Paul Tear, on November 22nd 1997 at the City Museum, Western Bank, Sheffield. The Millennium Canteen was commissioned by Sheffield City Council and the Association of British Designer Silversmiths. The project was generously supported by The Sheffield Assay Office, Thessco Limited and The National Lottery through the Arts Council of England. The project was conceived by Paul Swales, Public Art Officer for Sheffield City Council. "The commission was designed to promote excellence in design and production, and to give makers an opportunity for experiment and innovation. The ABDS makers rose to this challenge to create work that will stand as exemplars for future generations and demonstrate the creative and technical skill in silverware at the end of the 20th century." 18/03/98 - Paul Swales, Public Art Officer, Sheffield City Council. Howard Fenn, Chairman, Association of British Designer Silversmiths. The Canteen is on display in the Millennium Galleries, Sheffield.
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Rights:
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© Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield City Council
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Permissions:
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For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
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Related Information:
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Millennium Canteen. For more information see < http://public-art.shu.ac.uk/sheffield/canteen1.html >.
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Photographed by:
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Alan Booth / Pete Fisher
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Creator:
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ten HOMPEL, Simone
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Creator Dates - Born:
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1960
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Creator Role:
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Silversmith and designer.
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Culture Gender:
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Female.
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Nationality:
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German.
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Subject Heading:
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Association of British Designer Silversmiths
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Subject Heading:
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Design exhibitions
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Subject Heading:
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Cutlery -- England -- Sheffield
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Subject Heading:
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Heritage -- England -- Sheffield
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Subject Heading:
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Spoons
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Subject Heading:
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Cutlery -- Design
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