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Every item on earth has a unique and fascinating story behind it. Even the most mundane of objects is worthy of an essay, if not an entire book. From making history to holding value as it passes from generation to generation, these objects hold immeasurable value and provide insight into the different aspects of our lives. So what can you learn from a single sheet of paper? Maybe the reason why one version  ends up in my office is because I can hide my extra laundry there  and who knows what kind of clues they might provide about my life that they don't even know exist. Everyday objects are scattered across our homes and offices, taking up precious space until we send them to their inevitable fate. While these items might be of little monetary value, they are priceless to the people who hold them dear. To learn more about how our everyday objects can hold meaning, I decided to conduct an experiment. Everyday Objects: A Study in Meaning What do everyday objects really mean to us? Whether it is the year old moving box or a pair of socks that have been worn for years, few of us think much about the details of these units. Some are discarded in haste while others are kept because of their sentimental value. But when looked at in the context of history, these objects take on a much deeper meaning to both the giver and the receiver. This experiment started with a manifesto, which you can find below. I then began to collect different things that were scattered around my apartment. Some of these items were easily found, while others took some work. With each item I collected, I asked myself three questions about its significance: 1) why did I use this item? 2) who gave it to me? 3) who did I give it to? Each object represents an interaction between two people over time. With the information I gathered, I was able to piece together a story. The final product is represented by this unique piece of art, the Everyday Objects Study. My hope is that this piece will inspire others to reflect on their own personal possessions and perhaps even capture something unique about them. © Jonathan David Katz 2010 The Everyday Objects Study creates a series of works that explore objects as systems of meaning. The first challenge was to choose what objects would be part of the study. Among the first pieces were "Drinking Water" and "Drinking Water 1." Both were wine bottles that I thought they would look good next to. They were given to me by my friend, Andrea. When I gave them to my wife she told me they were empty and asked what I was going to do with them since we don't drink wine. I didn't know, so she told me they'd look nice by the window in our kitchen. This is how Drinking Water 1 came to be. Very quickly, however, I realized that it wasn't enough to have just one bottle. I needed more objects so I could tell the story of why the bottles are there and who gave them to me using small notes on each bottle. "Drinking Water" became "Drinking Water 2" due to the fact that there are two wine bottles in this picture. cfa1e77820
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