Memories have a tendency to corrode over time and our perception of past events becomes increasingly detached from reality. My images represent the decay of past perceptions and examine the connection between memory and place. This project is an attempt to cope with the loss of memories.
Memories create a sense of self, guide our actions, and situate ourselves in the world. Long-term memories, especially, are the essence of our identities and, yet, are malleable. The context of how memories are established informs our ability to remember, including physical location, mental states, and emotions.
By using vernacular and artistic photography, my work creates a bond between images of my childhood memories and the house in which they were formed. The artistic photographs of my childhood home re-contextualize the family snapshots of everyday life.
16 total cyanotype prints.
