This project explores the significance of objects left behind by loved ones who have passed away. Centred around the objects of my Gran’s that were kept, I was interested in investigating how tangible items serve as anchors for cherished memories and connection after loss. I chose to focus on a small selection of objects owned by my Gran that give an insight into her personality, sense of style, and hobbies, elements of who she was when she was alive.

As my Gran lost her memory due to dementia, I was motivated to create an archive that acts as a permanent remembrance of her and who she was in life—as she forgot, I want to remember.

Throughout this project, I explored multiple methods of making, looking at how materials, forms, and structure represented and visualised memory loss. I developed multiple outcomes for this project, exploring different forms that highlight the main themes and materials I experimented with.