This year I participated in "Week in the Life". But I knew from experience that there is very little that I find interesting to document about my day to day activities. Maybe because I feel like I SHOULD be including my girls and what they are up to, even though they won't let me photograph them. But I knew going in that my documentation was likely to be slim, so I decided to keep it really simple and use the "Memory Folder" concept that I am learning about in the class Art of Observation by Heidi Swapp over at BPC.
Before the week began, I did the basic assembly of the inside of the folder. Then as each day went by I just paperclipped in whatever I had gathered for the day. I only had a 5.5 x 10 inch canvas for each day, which really limited how much I could fit for a day (good for someone who isn't really into the mundane details.)
And this is what the completed folder looks like opened up. Having done this, I do think the Memory File concept is ingenious and will be using it for future projects!
Great idea to use the Memory File concept for your Week in the Life project. You did a fabulous job & included so many lits bits & pieces of your week.
ReplyDeleteI love how you've done this - I might just use it myself for future projects, too :) And it's fascinating to get that glimpse into your week!
ReplyDeleteI like how you did this. One year I made an art journal page each day documenting something that had happened that day. I love that WITL can be whatever you want it to be. I've got my pix in my book. Still need to journal.
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What a fantastic way to approach the project - wow! And, how organised are you with the washing to go away ...seriously, I like that a lot too!
ReplyDeleteSuper way to organise and display your items for this project - I have been inspired to try this in future as I had wondered what to do with the photos etc.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to approach this project! I like it a lot
ReplyDeleteI love how you've done this,Cheri....like you I'm not over keen on documenting the mundane....and this way allows you to just put in the highlights....but still have a good picture of your week.
ReplyDeleteAnd how well I know that 'just popped in for a couple of things'....and go home £50 lighter!!!!
This is great! I agree with Jackie - you have recorded the mundane in a really great way, showing the highlights and it will be great to look back on in a few years time and see how much you can get for $115!
ReplyDeleteWow your memory file looks fabulous - you've really showcased both your photos and this method so well. I had been resisting the idea of trying it, but now I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI really like your take on this project, Cheri, and I LOVE your use of the memory file for it.
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