:fieldwork
The project began with observing collectors. This deliberate choice came from a hypothesis that people who, whether by impulse, urge, passion or just hobby, give importance to objects as a fundamental part of their life and identity, would in fact be able to provide qualitative data for the structural development and rules of the artifact itself.
After a series of interviews with several collectors three collectors were chosen: Charlotte, a photographer who collects old photos; Isabelle, a professional model who collects small boxes; and Morgan, an artist who collects Christmas ornaments.
For the interviews I used video. To begin with I wanted to record the interviews on tape as I stressed upon the role of language, but the use of video showed to be very useful for the latter work as gestures and expressions strenghened and supported the story.
Charlotte Eliasson
Isabel Rayo
Morgan Schagerberg
