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From a Clip to...

Book Design, Content Curation, Typography,
Book making

Dimensions:
Book size: 3.94’’ x 6.75’’

In the quiet of an ordinary day, a simple paper clip sparked the beginning of an unexpected journey. Inspired by the age-old practice of bartering, I set out to trade this everyday object with others, one item at a time. Each exchange wasn't just about the physical object—
it was about uncovering the stories, intentions, and personal meanings hidden within.

This book documents that evolving journey. From the first trade to the last, each chapter reveals a new item and the unique story it carries. What began as a mundane paper clip transforms into a symbol of connection—each trade a thread in a web of shared human experience. Ultimately, these exchanges form a collective portrait of how value, meaning, and memory are reshaped in unexpected ways through the act of giving and receiving.

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Exhibit at La MaMa Galleria, New York, 2024

Exhibit at the Other Island Bookfair, New York, 2024