Applied Thinking, Speculative and Contemporary Theory in Design
While researching I came across this blog post on Pinterest. It is a take on the self-portrait but represented by things (plus a photograph and business card). Portraits with objects can not only tell us about the subjects but also a wider picture on what was going on at that period, as seen in this example, The Ambassadors found on Google Arts & Culture.
Bricolage
Image: Juilier - Bricolage Blog
What do other cultures do with their loved ones belongings?
In many parts of the Americas, death is seen as a transition to the afterlife. In some Native American cultures, it is believed that the deceased will need their possessions in the afterlife. The deceased’s family will often burn their belongings to accompany the dead to the afterlife.
In China, the traditional funeral involves a procession to the burial site, where the deceased is buried with their belongings. It is believed that the dead will need these belongings in the afterlife.
https://evergreenjax.com/investigating-fascinating-death-traditions/
