Since many of us use keys everyday, usually even multiple times a day, we do not pay much attention to them. Whether we are using a key to open our car door or to get back inside the house it is rare to take the time and think about the key in your hand. Although a key may not be considered art because of their commonality they still do deserve our attention. When looking closely at my car key or house key as if it is the first time I have ever seen or used a key the intricate cutout takes on a sculptural aspect. The uniqueness of every key is intriguing in that each key preforms the same task yet can vary so greatly in appearance. The importance they hold and the fact that such a small object can have such great impact on our lives and our protection is fascinating. The symbolism of behind the key, in that its job is to open something that was previously locked to us, also is something that should be contemplated. Also the idea that without a key or if we were to lose our key how much of our world would suddenly be cutoff from us is overwhelming. In the end, although most of us don't think twice when turning a key in a lock the actual complexity of a key should not be overlooked even though it is so ordinary to us.
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