While having a yard sale is a daunting task for many, others seem to enjoy the worst of it. I encountered this seller in front of her home early one Saturday before she had much time to put her stuff in order. But she was nonetheless having a good time and appeared glad to be getting rid of the clutter for an upcoming move. For the photo she held an antique broom she was selling and said she was making a clean sweep. The Grant Wood, American Gothic style pose used here appears in several other photos from the series.
This image offers more of an Edward Hopper approach to the scene.
The use of the word clutter carries a negative connotation for many but in my explorations I have attempted to show there can be beauty in the chaos and complexity of confused clutter. This pile of ties evokes an abstract beauty.
In other instances beauty can be more elusive.
