As an artist, I observe, collect and analyze how and why we interact with everyday objects. These things that we use, consume and associate with often go overlooked. The objects around us are place-makers; they hold value and give us insight into who we are and the communities we take part in. I wonder how leftover pizza in a Ziploc bag can represent the person who consumes it, and how a plaid shirt points to physical labour and outdoor activity. While at a local curling rink I analyze my experiences so I can better understand the cultural and gender norms of the area. These examples demonstrate the importance of the mundane and how crucial it is in how we build onto our own subjectivity and identity. The foods we eat are also key to my practice; we rely on them for nourishment and they are central to bringing people together and understanding one another. Objects and consumables from the quotidian help us to unpack more intricate issues about societal norms, social positions, class structure, race politics and gender roles. Banal objects are an extension of us, and we give them agency – they are the building blocks of who we are and how we relate to others.
