American Bedroom - reflections on the nature of life

My interest lies in the poetic resonance of ordinary subjects. I am passionate, but not sentimental about America. I am drawn to the quiet magisterial beauty of people half lost in memory, with too much time on their hands, or in silent paradox. I argue and persuade that these subjects matter.

American Bedroom is a cultural and anthropological study of Americans in their private dwelling: the bedroom. The nature of the project is unguarded portraits of individuals, couples, and families that reveal the depth of their character, truth, and spirit. The images are paired with quotes from each subject and are full of subtle details that invite us to contemplate the idiosyncrasies of each enigmatic life. The scoop of the project is the entire country.

With this project, I illustrate my love and influence of painting. When I was a child I watched my Mother paint by window light and as a result, I have been drawn to painting and interior light.

© Barbara Peacock - Nicole & Sven - Atlanta, Georgia
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Nicole & Sven - Atlanta, Georgia

© Barbara Peacock - Orville - Sherwood, Tennessee
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Orville - Sherwood, Tennessee

© Barbara Peacock - Holly & Nathan - Deep Gap, North Carolina
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Holly & Nathan - Deep Gap, North Carolina

© Barbara Peacock - Liz & Mike - Joshua Tree, California
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Liz & Mike - Joshua Tree, California

© Barbara Peacock - Chevy Family - Detroit, Michigan
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Chevy Family - Detroit, Michigan

© Barbara Peacock - Kalstas Family - Portland, Maine
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Kalstas Family - Portland, Maine

© Barbara Peacock - Billy - Belzoni, Mississippi
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Billy - Belzoni, Mississippi

© Barbara Peacock - Jessica - Merrimac, New Hampshire
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Jessica - Merrimac, New Hampshire

© Barbara Peacock - April - Eastport, Maine
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April - Eastport, Maine

© Barbara Peacock - Pepere - Jay, Maine
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Pepere - Jay, Maine

© Barbara Peacock - Becky and Dave - Madrid, New Mexico
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Becky and Dave - Madrid, New Mexico

© Barbara Peacock - Chloe - Lake Worth, Florida
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Chloe - Lake Worth, Florida

© Barbara Peacock - Claire - Cummings, Georgia
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Claire - Cummings, Georgia

© Barbara Peacock - Nito - Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Nito - Cambridge, Massachusetts

© Barbara Peacock - China - Manhattan, New York
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China - Manhattan, New York

© Barbara Peacock - Lee Ann & Lynn - Land O Lakes, Florida
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Lee Ann & Lynn - Land O Lakes, Florida

© Barbara Peacock - Jeanine - Portland, Maine
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Jeanine - Portland, Maine

© Barbara Peacock - Lee - Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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Lee - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

© Barbara Peacock - Timothy - Slab City , California
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Timothy - Slab City , California

© Barbara Peacock - Zita, Web & Wren - Jackson, Mississippi
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Zita, Web & Wren - Jackson, Mississippi

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