Object Sentimentality

 A lot of effort is required to run a cemertary

Ongoing work is required to maintein trees bushes, grass, from becoming overgrown.

Concrete bases for headstone must be constructed by wooden boxes and cement.

I have also noticed that there are places in the cemetary where 1000mm by 2500mm of grass is lifted which can then be replanted atop of a grave.




Over the past two weeks of walking the dog through the cemetary I have noticed things that are interesting to say the least.

I have experienced the joy a dog finds in running through grass, puddles and mountains of mulch.

I have experienced the beauty of many stones of rememberence including angels, rugby balls, and even turntables.

I have seen hundreds if not thousands of plastic flowers found scattered throughout the bushes after blowing away from nearby graves.




But most importantly... I found a hat.

I think this hat is beautiful. It is damp, and covered in moss and lichen.

Who did it belong to?
How long has it been lost to nature and growing moss and lichen?



I like to imagine the owner of this hat also covered in moss and lichen.

This object has been lost and neglected. I have been fascinated about things lost and forgetten throughout the year in this course and in my own photography.


Throughout the taking of these photographs I was wary of the environment of the cemetary. I have my own personal superstitious beliefs which include respecting the dead and not completely disbelieving other peoples beliefs. So though logically I know that I am the only one there I still feel the need to tread carefully and to respect those who live buried there while I take my photographs.