Material world
Your relationship to the things around you is a personal and evolving one. But like you, those objects have a life, and story, of their own
‘Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.’ This observation, by British philosopher and writer Alan Watts, can shed light on the ever-changing, constantly evolving nature of your existence and how you choose to present yourself to others. Whether it’s how you dress, where you live or how you choose to decorate your home, material objects seem to forge a life of their own. A trinket sitting on a shelf, plates passed on from one generation to the next or a chipped, coffee-filled mug that keeps you company throughout your morning routine – such objects create a narrative for themselves, giving meaning to their existence and, paradoxically, helping you to define who you are and your place in this world.