Discarded Objects
Ever since I was a child I have had a fascination for discarded objects. I believe my interest in the subject first started when I watched the scene of the movie Labyrinth where the junk lady is rummaging through garbage but finds treasures among the rubble. For some reason this imagery stayed with me my whole life and gave me a sense of purpose as I made my way through countless thrift shops, antique markets, and swap meets. I never actually need anything as I make my way around the piles of random objects, but the idea of finding something precious is enough motivation to keep me going. As I move through countless of these places, I like to think about the past lives of the objects I am looking at. Where did they come from, who did they belong to, and how did they end up here. It might seem strange to think about, but one day… all of our most beloved possessions will end up here too, and a new set of strangers will make their way around the piles that once were our life, looking for treasure.
