Through the act of Photographing and collecting the images of these items, they have been elevated to the status of an artifact that has transcended their original purpose for the owner. The objects serve as a touchstone, a portal to a specific memory or event. The examination of someone’s personal ephemera can provide a glimpse into their passions and fascinations or intimate their most cherished memories.
What fascinates me is the all-too human attempt to capture the essence of an experience within a tangible object