winter 2024
My scene was built around this gray Target stoneware that my apartment has a bizarre abundance of. It’s not like we bought a set. I think that different roommates just happened to buy like one gray plate at a time until a collection was formed. My contribution to this collection is the gray mug on top of the book. I tried to choose a background that would compliment the gray, and our dining table seemed to do the trick. For the other objects, I was mostly looking for pops of color that wouldn’t distract from the dishware. Some Bosc pears, a plant, and an old green felt-bound book seemed to provide a nice harmony. The silver ware and towel were the last additions I made to the comp. It was looking a little low-key to me and I thought I could use an object that was brighter but not necessarily more colorful. The white towel balances the dark book, and the silverware reflects a lot of the natural light coming through our dining room windows.
I suppose I was trying to invoke the feeling of our house, which is homey, relaxed, kind of dirty, but charming. It is exactly the kind of house that would have large sets of ill-matched cookware. I didn’t want it to feel high-end or pretentious. I wanted the product to look affordable, simple, and strong.
I shot a few other angles (with my phone) but I liked the high angle one the best.
