How the random stuff in your jeans is an artful summary of you
All of these insignificant objects reveal something about a person. They carry some history and become stories in themselves, says Rachel Ellison. She calls her study of pockets “pocketology.” Ellison, a 24-year-old art student, has used pocketology to connect strangers and express the autobiographical in what’s known as relational art. In a hyper-connected digital world, these person-to-person links create a moment’s intimacy.
Between my jeans and my blazer, I’ve got: A bic lighter printed to look like a forest. A BlackBerry Curve 8830. Forty-eight dollars (just the cash, folded twice) and six cents. Two keycards for my building and my office attached to a chain attached to a belt loop (otherwise I’d leave them on my desk). Black leather Tumi card wallet containing license, monthly metrocard, backup metrocard, two credit cards, atm card, insurance cards, business card from my hairdresser, PADI Sea Card and DAN membership card. A white cotton handkerchief. A Muji business card case with four of my calling cards in it. A Pilot Precise V-5 pen, extra fine, black. A packet of Drum cigarette rolling tobacco and rolling papers. A post-it note with the number “194415” written on it. A book of matches from Duane Reade. A packet of Trident White spearmint gum with eight pieces left. A credit card receipt for $33.80 from the Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, ME.
What’s in your pockets?
