The Lion in My Room

Here's a little corner of my work space. I picked up the photo by Huang Qingjun and Ma Hongjie at 798 Photo Gallery in Beijing over the summer. The duo photographs people with their possessions outside of their dwellings. The concept is one that is so engaging on many levels. I saw their work at AIPAD earlier this year and was completely fascinated by it so I was happy to find their gallery while walking around the 798 art zone. The lion container is something that caught my eye at an antique shop down the street that was closed. We contacted the owner about a chair we saw in the window and he let us in to buy the chair and pick through everything that was left. I was drawn to it but didn't know if it fit "me." Since the owner gave us a great deal on a bunch of things, I took this guy home and have no regrets. I love looking at him everyday.