My Amazon Prime student subscription tricked me again, and I am left feeling guilty (though I can only blame myself)
2023
Packaging materials, stitching
One of the few consistencies throughout American life is the need to shop. Through online and in-store shopping, we have brought home our new, shiny belongings in a mass amount of plastic, cardboard, tissue paper, and bubble wrap–all which are ultimately unwanted and will be discarded. In this booklet, the conglomeration of materials utilized in packaging allow the viewer to fully experience the textures, sounds, and emotions created by these short-lived items, connecting the pursuit for comfort with the satisfaction of consumption. Cardboard fails to hide while sandwiched between layers and layers of unnecessary clear plastic, as we ourselves are drowning in excess and waste creating dire environmental consequences.