My work fosters a dialogue between objects and their displays, using materials as historically and psychologically significant motifs. I situate these elements within contexts that resonate with the viewer’s methods of understanding, drawing from my personal experiences and my grandfather’s work as an anthropologist and archaeologist. His process of uncovering and interpreting objects, images and artifacts inspires my exploration of how we relate to the world and the objects within it.
I delve into themes of control, value systems, identity, and memory by juxtaposing form, landscape, found objects, and mechanisms of understanding. This interplay mirrors the meticulous examination inherent in archaeological practice, where objects are not merely remnants but keys to broader narratives. Through various display methods, I invite viewers to construct their own stories, examining how different contexts—whether museum, gallery, reliquary, or domestic setting—transform an object’s perceived meaning and significance.
I consider how personal and collective histories are preserved and interpreted. Each object, image, or memory holds a narrative, shaped by both its physical context and the reactions it evokes. I explore how information and memory are stored, reproduced, and transformed through fabrication, mold making, slip casting, map making, and video collage.
I aim to instill a sense of curiosity and discovery in the work, encouraging viewers to reflect on the mutable nature of value and meaning. My work seeks to bridge the past and present and to engage the audience in a shared exploration of how objects can oscillate between the mundane and the sublime.