Archiving Series is an exploration into the storing of thoughts, memories, time and place, through the collected objects and ephemera that make up one’s personal effects.

archive box two
Archive box two 2006, silver, paper

dandelion box - closed
Dandelion box (closed) 2006, silver gilt, reclaimed paper box

dandelion box - open
Dandelion box (open) 2006, silver gilt, reclaimed paper box

souvenirs
Souvenirs 2006, silver, vintage postcards

top drawer ring - open
Top drawer (open) 2006, silver, gilt, feather, found handle

display case
Display case 2006, silver, glass, broken jewellery

picnic ring-closed
Picnic (closed) 2006, silver, collected receipts

picnic ring-open
Picnic (open) 2006, silver, collected receipts

All works and images © Caren Hartley

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