Most people want to document their homes or lives in the most tidy or cleanest conditions possible. We tend to forget that our homes are usually only that clean when someone important is coming over or a big gathering is taking place. We don't want visitors to see how messy we can be for fear of being shunned by our peers. Everything must be clean and spotless in the eyes of those around us or they might think we're secretly a slob living in shambles.
I'm not a slob but I come pretty close at times. The above photographs are what becomes of my living quarters after a week of projects, papers, and midterms roll over me all at once. I wanted to document the mess I made to show what my place really looks like, not what I want it to look like. Sure, I wish it was the pinnacle of cleanliness but I know that isn't going to happen. This is real and unedited life shown by the most truthful device I own. My place is a mess and I want you to see it.
I focused on a few close up photos of my desk to show how bad things have gotten. A messy bed is bad but a messy work station is worse. I wanted to show the accumulation of dust and fingerprints that came about over the week. Zooming in also immersed the viewer in the mess better than showing the entire perspective in a single picture. I used the last slide to show the entire room in order to convey a better sense of scale and impact of my lack of maintenance. There isn't much purpose behind these images other than showing you that I'm pretty far from perfect and I'm OK with it.
I like how you took what is the norm and did the complete opposite by photographing your messy room instead of it clean. Very cool idea!
ReplyDeleteI liked the fourth image. The point of view was very interesting - like that of a mouse - to show another angle on your room.
ReplyDeleteI liked your third image because of the way the computer screen and keyboard glow compared to the rest of the picture.
ReplyDeleteThis is a powerful, and relatable, series that documents remnants of a busy life. I especially enjoy the images in relation to time…as time passes, layers of objects and trash appear within your room….It would be an interesting project to continue during your year as a college student.
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