{
  "id": 2145688,
  "title": "Sift Through Grace Baldwin’s Giant Junk Drawer Filled with Nostalgia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/sift-through-grace-baldwins-giant-junk-drawer-filled-with-nostalgia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T13:49:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colossal",
    "slug": "colossal",
    "url": "https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/grace-baldwin-giant-junk-drawer-sculpture/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Grace Baldwin, an artist known for her large-scale nostalgic pieces, has transformed her own junk drawer into a massive, lifelike replica. This unique art project is made up of everyday items, such as charging cables, expired vitamins, and a Blockbuster Video membership card, all meticulously crafted to resemble their real-life counterparts. Initially inspired by her own personal junk drawer, Baldwin's creation has gained popularity online, as viewers began contributing objects from their own drawers, leading to a collaborative effort. The artist has been experimenting with various materials and detailing, which has broadened her creative abilities. As she continues adding objects to the oversized drawer, Baldwin hopes to find the perfect display location once the project is completed, possibly even preserving the loose items for viewers to rummage through. Follow the artist's progress on Instagram.",
  "summary": "\"I typically create giant nostalgic but functional pieces, mostly through woodworking,\" Baldwin says. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Sift Through Grace Baldwin’s Giant Junk Drawer Filled with Nostalgia appeared first on Colossal .",
  "key_points": [
    "Artist Grace Baldwin transforms her junk drawer into lifelike replica.",
    "Collaborative project gains popularity online with viewer contributions.",
    "Artist aims to find permanent display location for completed project."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}