2021
Pewter, Upcycled Steel File and Glass Bottle 3” x 8.5”

The function of this pewter and glass vessel with removable lid is to collect and display gratitudes which are written and gathered in a daily ritual. A leaf marking is pressed into the soft pewter body of the vessel with the included steel tool each time the container is filled and emptied. In this way, as time passes, the gratitudes that were previously collected continue on with the vessel, giving the owner a visual reminder of how much they have to be grateful for. Through this piece I explore using objects as tools for self reflection and to increase gratitude. I also explore the use of upcycling as a method of reducing ecological impact through the use of an old steel file and glass bottle. By utilizing materials that would otherwise be thrown away rather than buying new materials, I reduced the ecological cost of the object’s creation.