There is a difference between being a hoarder and a collector.
A collector is discriminate. The things that a collector finds and keeps have meaning and value to them. They have a distinct purpose and are seen as useful.
To an artist, ordinary objects take on extraordinary meaning. Where some people see just trash, we see something that we can create something with.
These items we collect are not just for us to hold on to. We give them new life by giving them new meaning and purpose. We turn them into works of art.
So, don’t call me a hoarder, because I am a collector.