I am doing research into peoples personal spaces and what it means to them. I am focussing on bedrooms at the moment because the age group I am focussing on are less likely to have their own homes. This means the main space they can call their own is their bedrooms.
I read an article about what your bedroom says about you, https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/1cd61c5f-4784-4a12-ac88-ae6e0c8c4bad. Without even meaning to, your bedroom can give you so many indications about who you are as a person. ‘Sam Gosling, a Professor of Psychology at The University of Texas says “If I met you briefly for an hour, I just have a sample of your behaviour. Whereas if I go into your bedroom – that’s many weeks, months or years of accumulated information, which is often hard to fake, and can be a more reliable indicator of what someone is like.” This relates to my photography idea. That a portrait alone can only suggest so much, but an image of the subjects room will mean so much more. This information in rooms can be deliberate or unconsciously done. For example I put photos up on my wall of friends, family and places Ive travelled. I have consciously done this. Whereas if I had an unmade bed and plates on my floor, it would not be put there for a reason but if someone was to see it they would begin to assume things about your personality.
Having your own space is so important and that why for many younger people not moved out, their bedroom is seen as a safe space for them. It is not just important for sleeping, but relaxing, studying, getting ready and so many other things. My university room for example is so meaningful for me. Living in a shared house means my bedroom is where I have to store most of my belongings. This shows how a room is so much more than just for sleeping.
Lucy Davis 