On a snowed-in day, creativity found its way through the chaos of the ordinary. Junk Drawer Scream is a playful yet striking arrangement of forgotten objects—common tools of daily life assembled to form an unexpected expression of emotion. The composition cleverly mimics a face frozen in a moment of shock or distress, channeling the iconic energy of Edvard Munch’s The Scream.

The layered, torn paper above serves as a chaotic sky, a burst of color that contrasts against the structured yet frantic arrangement below. A carabiner, rubber bands, and foam grips become the wide-eyed, open-mouthed centerpiece, evoking a silent cry. Pens frame the scene like rigid arms bracing against the unknown, while scattered paperclips, a frayed cloth, and a lone battery add to the sense of disorder—small remnants of a drawer filled with forgotten essentials.

This image transforms clutter into art, proving that even in the most mundane places, stories and emotions can emerge. It’s a humorous yet thought-provoking take on how we find expression in the objects around us, capturing a moment of human feeling within the randomness of daily life.

Photograph

19” x 23” (w/frame)