What can be seen in the objects we keep? What can be said of the objects we discard? i found you is a solo exhibition of works by Jessica Andersen. To create the work in this exhibition, Jessica sourced materials from estate sales, auctions, garage sales, and junk drawers. Objects found and stories collected; some invented, inherited, or bought. A favorite spoon, a paddle, an old toy. I found you and what new stories do you have to tell?
Andersen’s interests address “Thing Theory”, a study of the world of material things: their functions, semiotics, and their symbolic and commercial value in regards to their current cultural understanding. The artist is concerned with the effect of objects (remove comma) and defined notions of waste in relation to ideas of collection. In her work, she attempts to showcase the form and appeal of everyday detritus in the construction and presentation of jewelry. She hopes to generate new interactions between the wearer and object and between viewer and cultural predispositions.
i found you was on view at the BJC from May 28 - July 10, 2021
