童年非常喜歡《糖果屋》繪本,因為故事裡的森林,樹上長滿的不是水果,而是一個個精緻的甜點,常想著現實中若真有這樣的森林該有多好。近期在製作餐具的時候,腦中突然浮現遙遠記憶中「甜點森林」的畫面,於是開始構思如何結合甜點與餐具,在保有童趣的同時也能兼具實用性。「甜點森林」沒有限制其功能,它可以是餐具座,也可以是飾品架, 或是單純的療癒小物。即便是在不使用餐具的時間裡,也可以享受視覺的甜味與心靈的療癒。之所以選用木材質,是因為個人認為相較於冰冷的陶瓷與金屬,木頭較可以傳達甜點在掌心反覆摩擦的溫度與質感。底座用電燙筆繪製相對應的甜點插圖,使其更添童趣。
Hansel and Gretel is one of my favorite picture book. It would be wonderful to find woods full of desserts rather than fruits. This “Forest of Sweets” image becomes my inspiration, and I design the work as eating utensils or an accessories holder. With the natural texture and warm feeling of the woods, I hope this work could also create a comforting bond between the craft and the users.