Malcolm Easton
I celebrate commonplace objects that are often overlooked. After leaving behind many small things that I once cared about, I now collect objects that figured in the lives of others. These things carry marks of longtime use--scratches, residue, grime. I don’t know the histories of my subjects, so I create imaginary moments. I try to suggest a variety of experiences by use of juxtapositions, some whimsical and some mysterious. A single image may evoke overlaid memories of childhood and adulthood.
My light source is transitory. Reflecting window light onto my subjects from a handheld mirror, and triggering the camera by voice command, I capture an image that is unrepeatable. My prosaic objects are transformed, existing briefly in a world of their own.
