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Barbara Peacock is a successful American commercial photographer based in Portland, Oregon. She has recently started a new project where she aims to photograph the hidden and transparent complexities of who Americans are as individuals and a nation through detailed and intimate portraits taken in the bedrooms across the USA.

The people in her photographs come from different backgrounds – some of them are friends of the author, and others are just strangers who she invites to participate in the project in various ways, for example, on social media or by leaving a card with all the information at local shops. Scroll down to see this unique approach for yourself.

More info: barbarapeacock.com

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jevais
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful photo and lady. She looks like a model from Renaissance times, same couleur of skin and position as those paintings.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her quilt brings back fond memories of my Grandma. She made all of her grandkids special ones. I still have mine. I miss her.

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Mr. Bojangles
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh the typical bachelor pad ... but where's the hot plate and empty KD boxes?

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Rebekah
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope her lovely family, in the photo behind her, visit often.

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Catlady6000
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of elderly wind up living in just one or two rooms of their house due to difficulty getting around, even one level can be exhausting

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Donna O
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so true. I'm not elderly, but due to my disability I spend nearly all my time in my bedroom. I never go in the lounge, and only go in the kitchen if I really have to. I can totally understand them staying in the same room/s.

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Tiny Dancer
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing it might be because she has trouble climbing the stairs (if it's a two-storey house).

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Cheese
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wanna go and sit with her and talk about life and hug her and bake cookies together

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Sigrid Wolff
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So depressing, as well as #3 ! All the other pics have light filled rooms , but not the seniors' bedrooms. Are you trying to say that when one reaches their senior years , no light left in their lives ? I'm 68 and i make sure my home and life are filled with light !

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Will clark
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reduced to one word... discarded... but there are hints of another "wilder" life... now just history awaiting a motionless end... spare me from this tragic end and grant her peace

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Frances English
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is hard to know if this is a space in a downstairs area (there appears to be a fireplace with brick front to the left) alloted to an elderly woman who cannot climb stairs. The area for her bed is small and covered with pillows most likely for comfort rather than as decoration. Her pieces of medical equipment are stuffed near to her for access which inclue an adjustible and moveable tray for eating (either in bed or sitting on the side), her cane and her walker. I think this is likely an accommodation in the home of her family.

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Diane Diamond
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There aren't any real "stories, " all of these pictures are staged by the photographer. It's much more fun doing just what we are! Guessing and "seeing" other peoples reactions, perspectives, "stories. " Etc. I assume it was the exact objective of the photographer. GOOD JOB! 😉

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is definitely a bed, twin size, either a day bed or regular frame she just has a lot of pillows.

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Liz Dittmann
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If her children are a part of her life, I am happy for her and hope she appreciates it. My children couldn't careless about me.. they are daughters and decided to side with their dad's, who weren't a part of their lives. I raised them in a Christian environment. Enough said...

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allie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try your whole life to make a family, and this is what happens. Discarded. You took care of them, but their only presence is a photo on the wall. Growing old is a crime, evidently.

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Antoinette Ochoa
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad picture, and old house, a blanket who remind her past, she has a big family but she is sick and lonely

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Judy Wilson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope she has someone there with her, looking after her. My fear......

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Kelela
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope this lady gets out of this room from time to time. The joys of getting old.. Hopefully her family visit & take her out.

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Miriam Hirsch
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This photo looks as if it was taken in a basement. I really feel for this lady.

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Mr. Bojangles
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this her bedroom?? Cause it looks like someone has made her sleep on their couch ... so sad

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Vicki Gallmeyer
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God love him...widower, very faithful wife...but leaves the reminders of her and her Faith around him to...feel close to her....that's my guess

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let your freak flag fly, baby! Wow. There is a LOT going on in this room. I'm fascinated by the rainbow keyboard, too.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The classic bedroom that feels like a prison cell look. I was that young once. It'll get better, my friend, trust me.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having worked in a nursing home, here is my suggestion for those of you who want to hug her and be with her: do exactly that!!! So many of these amazing people either have no family or family that lives far away. They want the company! Being a volunteer or even just going to visit them would honest to god make their day.

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Rebekah
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then they became parents, and certain things weren't nearly as important as they used to be. Which is how it should be.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the only person still connected to the world is looking out the window.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Puppy is too shy for the camera, please, I haven't had my morning pupcake!

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Diana Ward
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't you want to make up these people's stories? I see this one as working on the novel he is secretly writing, before he goes to work at his bartending job at the cowboy bar.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Insert random life affirming non offense comment about youth and childhood. Agree by proxy until another offers a slightly different non offense comment. Allow third person to disagree with first two commenters..or just drink enough red bull till your hair hurts

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