"The collaborative project interrogates how interior spaces reflect the identities of New York youth. Elms and Hurley argue that, following the COVID-19 pandemic, bedrooms became "our everything"-a single constant amidst a rapidly changing environment. As such, collecting images of their friends, alongside their personal spaces and ephemeral materials, is an attempt to capture something of the people themselves:"
""As artists, our rooms are extensions of our identities‚ part studio, part library, part bedroom. We share a deep connection to our personal spaces, and many of the individuals we photographed are artists themselves who feel the same. Through these portraits, we got to see a glimpse into their minds via the environments they create for themselves.""
A photographic series examines how interior spaces reveal the identities of New York youth. After the COVID-19 pandemic, bedrooms emerged as constant, multifunctional environments functioning as studio, library, and bedroom. The series pairs portraits of friends with their personal spaces and ephemeral objects to capture facets of individual personality and creative practice. Many subjects are practicing artists who treat rooms as integral extensions of identity and routine. The images convey mental and creative landscapes through curated domestic interiors. Shortlisting in a 2025 art and photo book award indicates broader recognition of the work.
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