Junk Drawer, Tempe, Arizona

I have photographed Junk Drawers on and off since 2000. My work explores the persistent mark of individuality in a culture that brands, packages and relentlessly promotes conformity. Even among those who attempt to fit into society, individuals reveal an amazing wealth of information in nearly private spaces, such as junk drawers and medicine cabinets. The revelation of these near-private spaces forces the viewer to contend with the natural desire of humans to collect and categorize, while giving clues about the owner's personality and identity.