human catch basin

Recently one of the brilliant people in my life called me a "human catch basin" in reference to my job situation. It was strikingly funny for its associated visuals (my mind wanders to the grotesque and morbid) and its relevance to my work life.

I felt the title must also be apropos to how I approach my artwork.

Possible definitions for Human Catch Basin moving from the morbid to positive:
a) A low point and filter designed to capture humans
b) A low point and filter designed to capture human souls tainted with debris and pollutants
c) A human through which all run off, debris, litter and pollutants are filtered
d) A human, in a low point or position, designed to prevent blockages and minimize the amount of debris others have to deal with
e) A human, in a unique position, who is able to filter debris and pollutants and allow common denominators to flow
f) A human, often with creative tendencies, who is able to sort through, disorganize and create a new flow or meaning

So what are you filtering?