Personal, Yet Public: American Interiors
I grew up in New York City and as a child I was mesmerized by cars, the constant streams of people, window reflections and store displays. This fluctuating visual complexity and the experience of serendipity continue to be primary inspirations for my photography. The process for me is mindful, being deeply in the moment and fully engaged with what is in front of me.
The photographs in this series reflect different cultural and ethnic influences in our society and how people choose to decorate their personal, yet public, spaces. They explore individual creativity and the desire to beautify their environment. To me, their efforts and creations are touching and make me want to know more about the people behind these spaces and their stories. The multi-layered visual complexity of the images raises questions about perception and illusion.
The photographs in this series reflect different cultural and ethnic influences in our society and how people choose to decorate their personal, yet public, spaces. They explore individual creativity and the desire to beautify their environment. To me, their efforts and creations are touching and make me want to know more about the people behind these spaces and their stories. The multi-layered visual complexity of the images raises questions about perception and illusion.