Does the way a collection of objects is arranged reveal clues about how it will be interpreted by the viewer?
I've been playing around with different configurations for displaying the leaves. I've settled on two different methods. On the shelf of objects, I will arrange a single loose stack of monochromatic leaves. This will draw connections between the methods of working and also aid in connecting family, cultural and historical narratives. The uniformity of color in the leaves suggests consistency and uniformity of identity. The variety of shapes and sizes reference individuality and growth/maturity. This makes it easily acceptable as a family unit.
The crux of this work's content is individual vs. group/cultural identity. That being said, I've determined that displaying the leaves as a continuous row hung along the wall at eye level is most suitable for supporting the content. In this way the viewer must engage each leaf as a unique individual, that varies in color, size, shape and method of making from its neighbor. From a distance, the leaves merge into a line. In this way, unique, differentiating features of each leaf become less evident, establishing a group identity.
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