Robin Macmillan
All I Want
Tomorrow is December 1st and for many the frenzy begins. I thought this would be a timely upload!
The "Good Life" - a photographic perspective on consumerism.
When we think of the "good life" we often think of living in luxury but maybe living a simpler life is the better life....
Photo #2 - "All I Want"
This photo was the first idea I had for the series. Consumerism is never more prevalent than over the holidays. In talking with other parents I was struck one day by a comment that was made. "I'm not sure I have enough stuff, I think I need to buy more" one parent said referencing the amount of gifts they had bought their children. It really made me look at the notion of buying "stuff" in abundance for our children over the holidays or any other time of year for that matter. Especially in the younger years when it becomes a frenzy of presents they toss to the side as they move on to the next. All of which eventually ends up in a landfill.
In our family, we do celebrate Christmas but have slowly learned to cut back and miraculously everyone survives and we're all still happy.
Once again, I'd like to thank my indigenous friends for helping me deliver the message of need vs want in this series. I have learned much from their wisdom and intricate relationship to the land.
Thank you so much Aurora and Claudia! xo
One last fact - all of those presents you see were rented from a prop shop and the doll was also rented from a wonderful craftswoman at the Alderville PowWow.
You can now follow me on Instagram!
All I Want
Tomorrow is December 1st and for many the frenzy begins. I thought this would be a timely upload!
The "Good Life" - a photographic perspective on consumerism.
When we think of the "good life" we often think of living in luxury but maybe living a simpler life is the better life....
Photo #2 - "All I Want"
This photo was the first idea I had for the series. Consumerism is never more prevalent than over the holidays. In talking with other parents I was struck one day by a comment that was made. "I'm not sure I have enough stuff, I think I need to buy more" one parent said referencing the amount of gifts they had bought their children. It really made me look at the notion of buying "stuff" in abundance for our children over the holidays or any other time of year for that matter. Especially in the younger years when it becomes a frenzy of presents they toss to the side as they move on to the next. All of which eventually ends up in a landfill.
In our family, we do celebrate Christmas but have slowly learned to cut back and miraculously everyone survives and we're all still happy.
Once again, I'd like to thank my indigenous friends for helping me deliver the message of need vs want in this series. I have learned much from their wisdom and intricate relationship to the land.
Thank you so much Aurora and Claudia! xo
One last fact - all of those presents you see were rented from a prop shop and the doll was also rented from a wonderful craftswoman at the Alderville PowWow.
You can now follow me on Instagram!