Till the Storm of Life is Past

parting images of liminal spaces in british homes

Liminal spaces are usually familiar yet jaded interiors that feel somehow insulated from the outside world. Some people find they create a comforting sense of retreat, while others find the opposite. This series began long ago with a photo of the bathroom in my Grandparents’ 1960s flat. Since I can remember, the tiled, windowless walls struck me with a strange mix of loneliness and nostalgia. 
Whilst photographing deceased estates as they re-enter the property market, I've sometimes stumbled on that same combination of dated decor and twilight interiority. It's interesting subject matter, but also a reminder that these were the spaces in which people lived out their lives, often alone in a world of increasing social isolation. 50% of the proceeds of this project will go to Age UK.

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