Bedroom Still Lives

Moving frequently in a short period of time, I was constantly packing my belongings, putting them in a new location, before shortly packing them up again. This led to me having a growing disconnection with the spaces and things around me, which once comforted me. This series depicts different personal objects that have traveled with me from my childhood home to my adult life. Each home I lived in, these objects were always placed next to each other, despite the fact that others were placed around my room carelessly. These objects are all very personal to me, and placing them in my new spaces allowed me to bring comfort. The objects vary from being early gifts between my grandparents and parents, such as the squirrel figurine and stuffed animal, or just simple knick knacks that I became attached to.  What started as a subconscious way of arranging my belongings after a move turned into a kind of ritual that helped connect me to my home.