MADDY SABLE
"NICE NOTHINGS"

Nice Nothings explores what it is that continues to bond us through physical distance and emotional detachment. Oftentimes, the most fundamental relationships can be the most fragile ones. We cling to what little ties we have with each other, searching for a sense of home and belonging. While this search looks different for everyone, it is common for family members to seek this closeness through frequent, superficial conversations. At times, it is safer to stick with surface level topics rather than engaging in controversial, in-depth ones for fear of losing the connection entirely. This project shows how essential nice nothings are when trying to maintain strained, but fundamental, relationships.