The letterbox. An ordinary, everyday object reminding us of an era slowly passing.
The letterbox is a private object representing its owner in a public space, one that facilitates an intimate connection with people near and far, sometimes acquiring a unique design and character from its owner.
Technology allows a simpler and speedier connection between people, but at the same time shorter and less intimate. It negates the need for a box located outside to receive the physical envelopes and written pages.
With the intention of documenting this small feature of a rapidly changing world, I started the letterbox (and postbox) project in 2011, part of which I am presenting here. In some of the photos you can see the personal touch and unique character the owners gave the boxes. There are boxes which have survived for generations and there are those showing physical deterioration and a decline in importance, shortly before they disappear for good.
