Pockets, 2021

The items we choose to have on our person, in our packets, on our faces, and in our bags can say a lot about a person. We interact with these objects more than almost anything else on a day to day basis. Sometimes, these objects are with us out of necessity, other times they mean something special to us, or give us enjoyment. Regardless, when looking at someones belongings, you can start to learn about them. You can make guesses about what they do, what they study, their design taste; maybe you can even start to imagine what they look like.

In this project I have photographed several student’s daily carry items to create a portrait out of their belongings, without revealing the subject's identity or body; leaving it up to the viewer to imagine what the subject might be like, and ask how material goods are intertwined with expression or comprehension of personality.

Objects were placed on glass and photographed using a document scanner; drawing attention to detail in the objects, individual form, and creating opportunity to play with composition and arrangements within the constraint of the scanner.