Merry Christmas!!

Heralds

Heralds |ˈherəlds|
noun
1. an official messenger bringing news.
2. a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.

We as human beings are constantly sending signals to each other based around our unique cultures. We silently communicate using objects. We converse with colors. We squabble through symbols. Whether conscious or subconscious, we surround and even adorn ourselves with things that tell something about us. Even if it is miniscule, we are always sending messages.

I’ve entitled this series Heralds because these objects and symbols and things we call a home, or clothing, or toys are also just as much, mediums to catagorize ourselves. In essence we are sending out silent warnings or inaudible welcomes all the time.

For this series I have chosen to focus on two mediums that are some of the first heralds perceived when meeting someone new. The welcome mat to our home, and the clothing we choose to wear.

-Doug McKay