Barbara Peacock, a professional photographer living in New England, spent seven years traveling across the United States to take intimate pictures of Americans in their own bedrooms. She called the project "American Bedroom," which documents the diverse living conditions and lifestyles of her subjects.
The resulting collection of images has been compiled into a captivating book, which will soon be published by Kehrer Verlag. You can secure your copy by pre-ordering here!
In this article, we've selected the most recent photographs, mainly taken in Hawaii, Alaska, and Chicago, which were among the latest states Peacock visited on her journey. Scroll down to become an invisible guest in some of the most private spaces in America!
#21 Paulina, Age 40
"I live out here because I like to sparkle."
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136points
#22 Dennis, Age 63
"I am in the right place. God gave me this gift. When I come home I am free."
Nikolaevsk, Alaska
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125points
#23 Hope (She/Her/He/Him) And Kurt (He/Him), Ages 16 And 17
"I love you with every atom! You are the tranquility of a calm stream and the excitement of a waterfall. You bring me all my favorite feelings. Forever isn’t long enough with you."
Anchorage, Alaska
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111points
#24 Kelly, Age 44 (With Frankie)
"Sometimes you win. Sometimes you learn. It’s those ‘losing’ moments that carry weight and bring forth opportunities for movement that could have gone unnoticed had I stood still winning."
Columbus, Ohio
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103points
#25 Amy And Eric, Ages 38 And 42
"She asked for my faith. All l had to offer was a song. For her that was a kingdom."
Nashville, Tennesee
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96points
#26 Veronica And Griff, Ages 29 And 32
"This is where we share our secrets. Where we share each other. Where we show up and lay our heads with no fear. Rest comes east here despite the world being so unpredictable. This is our home."
Madison, Wisconsin
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90points
#27 Anna And Ruby, Ages 21 And 22
Anna: "As I move through each era of myself, I fall increasingly in love with the new version. Loving myself aggressively and completely is the most radical thing I’ve ever done."
Ruby: "I am fulfilled by the concept that love is a spectrum, whether romantic, platonic or somewhere in between. After a lonely childhood, I have finally found my place in this new chapter of life that gives me comfort and joy that I have never experienced before."
Portland, Oregon
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86points
#28 Holly, Age 27
"Life is as simple or complex as I choose to make it. There is peace and comfort in knowing that it's all temporary because it reminds me that my wildest dreams and deepest desires are obtainable and achievable only by me. The only way to get there is to keep moving forward."
Chicago, IL
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83points
#29 Lee, Age 49
"It’s hard in Pine Bluff. It’s like a black hole, it sucks you in and keeps you."
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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73points
#30 Laura And Spencer, Ages 23 And 23
Spencer (he/him): "My heart lies within me but my home lies within so many other’s hearts. My journey to find my home will never end until I find my way back to myself."
Laura(she/her): "I’ve had this car as a comfortable and consistent place longer than I’ve lived in any room as an adult so far."
Portland, Oregon
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68points
