Disposable

Disposables are intended to be used once and then thrown away. I keep them all instead, as a memento of their role in history and our environmental impact.

As human beings, we have developed a tendency to form strong bonds with our possessions. This phenomenon is commonly known as the 'Endowment Effect'. However, this is not true for every type of object, especially not for ‘disposables’, commodities meant to be used up and quickly disposed of.

These objects, such as food wraps, toiletries, and other perishable items, have become the hidden metronome of our modern lives. Every day, a significant number of objects are consumed and thrown away; yet I have chosen to keep every single one of them.

It is crucial to confront the reality of our consumption habits. Understanding the sheer volume of objects we go through daily emphasizes the importance of reflection on our environmental impact and the need for sustainable practices.

In light of this, I have decided to portray these objects, which are meaningful as they are common to any human’s personal history.

 ‘Disposable’ is part of ‘Therapy', a long-term project started in 2012, which uses photography to transform objects into lasting collective memories and a remedy to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).