By giving household objects human qualities, Terry Border is able to add personality to the mundane.

Indianapolis artist Terry Border turns everyday objects into works of art by giving them “human” forms and personalities. Border animates these formerly mundane objects (such as food, toys, and household items) in light-hearted ways. In this photo, peanut butter and jelly are ‘made for each other.’

A chocolate bar escapes an overzealous admirer. Terry Border’s first book, “Bent Objects: The Secret Life of Everyday Things’ is available now, and a new book will be released in September 2011.