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.
Quicktime: Charlotte Eliasson, Isabel Rayo, Morgan Schagerberg
