Shani Nottingham

The narratives that objects convey when formed into collections animates my practice. Imbued with cultural energy, social meaning, personal attachment and symbolism, my work considers notions of worth, meaning, value and how these ideas are capable of transformation through a reframing of perception. I am forever collecting small moments and elements of everyday life that can either bind, comfort and hold us, or confront and surprise. Collecting is a practice that enables me to create order from chaos. Even if unintentional or subconscious, collecting has a direct influence and impact on my sense of self, identity, and the output of much of my creative practice.

A series of found objects collected in Kandos are presented as ‘Limited Edition, Authentically Handpicked and Found’ souvenirs available for purchase. For the artist, these numbered and unique items are intended as artefacts of the Anthropocene.