White Goods

Craft Victoria, 31 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, Australia

       February 7. – March 28. 2015

Spears – marble, wood, gesso, gap filler, banyan string, kangaroo leather
Spear pendants – marble, silk cord, sterling silver
photos by Christo Crocker ©

What if we stripped away the convenience of modern-day food preparation? What if we removed all the ‘white goods’ from our kitchens? These appliances have distanced us from how humankind once hunted and foraged for food. If refrigerators and microwaves had never been invented, what would a modern-day spear look like?

The spear, one of the earliest and most important tools developed by early humans, was used for hunting, fishing, and combat. Often crafted with a stone tip, it was integral to survival. These decorative white spears, with hand-carved tips, serve as a reminder that, once upon a time, humans were far more connected to the natural world.