Barbara Iweins' photo series "Katalog" is the result of the photographer documenting every single item in her home following a divorce and upheaval.
Barbara Iweins' photo series "Katalog" is the result of the photographer documenting every single item in her home following a divorce and upheaval.
Barbara Iweins
The process took almost five years.
The process took almost five years.
Barbara Iweins
It was a warts-and-all approach intended to counteract the expertly curated ethos of social media.
It was a warts-and-all approach intended to counteract the expertly curated ethos of social media.
Barbara Iweins
"Everybody's trying to protect themselves by showing an idealized version of their lives," Iweins told CNN.
"Everybody's trying to protect themselves by showing an idealized version of their lives," Iweins told CNN.
Barbara Iweins
The color-coded organization of "Katalog" made it artful, but it also caused the photographer to reflect on her level of consumption.
The color-coded organization of "Katalog" made it artful, but it also caused the photographer to reflect on her level of consumption.
Barbara Iweins
Some items belonged to her children.
Some items belonged to her children.
Barbara Iweins
Iweins believes all her belongings add up to around $124,000.
Iweins believes all her belongings add up to around $124,000.
Barbara Iweins
One item Iweins was surprised by was her abundance of combs.
One item Iweins was surprised by was her abundance of combs.
Barbara Iweins
She admitted to feeling a connection to all possessions.
She admitted to feeling a connection to all possessions.
Barbara Iweins
Now, her work "Katalog" is on show at Rencontres d'Arles photo festival until Sep. 25.
Now, her work "Katalog" is on show at Rencontres d'Arles photo festival until Sep. 25.
Barbara Iweins
To accompany the exhibition, Iweins has published a new book about the series.
To accompany the exhibition, Iweins has published a new book about the series.
Barbara Iweins