RCA x ‘A Series of Rooms’

Amy Stacey Curtis’ Matter Drawings are said to highlight the ‘density of accumulation’ however, unpacking the room into separate layers highlights the macro vs micro and concealed vs displayed within a domestic setting- showcasing the reality of what we often wish to hide behind a well curated façade. I viewed the series of 18 drawings as a slightly invasive portrayal and a more candid depiction of how we inhabit a space, exposing objects that would usually be hidden or disguised to the naked eye – an X-ray of the domestic. Like an X-ray, the density of the material informs the visual appearance once revealed helping to diagnose ones self, similarly to the drawings, revealing the personal contents within. The single line used to define the rooms’ envelope perhaps coveys the stability and order of the rooms architectural qualities compared to the disorder and possibilities of the interior. By splitting the room’s objects into layers based on categories it allows you to view each as a separate entity, assessing its place and hierarchy within the space