Hundredfold
Rianne Kim
Hundredfold is a visual study of typology, repetition, and categorization. By collecting and systematically arranging sets of 100 objects, this project questions how structure influences perception: does seeing objects in large numbers amplify their uniqueness, or does it reduce them to data points in a larger system?
Inspired by archiving methods, organizational systems, and the psychology of collecting, Hundredfold explores why and how people accumulate objects. To determine the categories, I asked 100 people what they collect—both consciously and unconsciously. Their responses ranged from sentimental keepsakes to items gathered out of habit or necessity. Their answers helped shape the content of the project.
Presented in a five-fold accordion brochure, the collected objects are displayed in a rigid 5x5 grid. This structured format transforms familiar items into an archive of patterns, revealing hidden systems within material culture. By shifting the focus from individual identity to collective representation, Hundredfold invites viewers to reconsider how they classify, assign meaning to, and interact with everyday objects when viewed in large quantities.