Kathie Zogg’s Art by the Spoonful

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Years ago, Kathie Zogg discovered an old suitcase in the attic of her new husband’s home. Kathy’s husband was a chaplain and the suitcase had been entrusted to him long before, by an elderly lady parishioner.  Kathie says she had a “feeling of reverence” as she slowly opened the suitcase. Inside, she found memorabilia … a 1947 newspaper, some ration booklets, and a collection of old, ornate spoons! Kathie’s creative muse must have jumped up and down with excitement.

Here we see Kathie with a few of the spoons, decorated whimsically and hanging from an enchanting metal form. Like all her “memory art,” Kathie’s spoon tree casts a strange and haunting spell. Did the elderly parishioner sense that an artist would discover the contents of her suitcase and her spoons would continue to intrigue others as they had fascinated her?

Kathie continues to find ornate spoons in thrift shops, decorates them, and gives them as gifts to special friends …hint, hint!

 

14 thoughts on “Kathie Zogg’s Art by the Spoonful”

  2. Ruth Dunmore

    Kathey’s creative talent has been delighting folks for years. We go way back, and I have memorial jewelry she created out of broken jewelry and buttons ! She can see beauty and novelty where others see junk. The spoons are especially clever. Love you Kathey, and thank you Sheila, for highlighting her art.

  3. Jean

    Amazing the talent God gives all of us we all need to use it . Thank u for sharing yours Kathie really is amazing how old worn things can be made beautiful.

  4. Jean

    Amazing the talent God gives all of us we all need to use it . Thank u for sharing yours Kathie really is amazing how old worn things can be made beautiful.

  6. Bev bower

    Kathie
    What a cool idea & clever. I want more pictures of your creations. I see you have a lot of talent, keep up the good work. I’ll have to keep my eyes open for you. Thanks for sharing.

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