Home is a space that is difficult to capture in words—both random and unique at the same time. It’s less of a physical location and more of a constellation of emotions, feelings, and structures. It can be a fleeting sensation or a deep-rooted connection, shaped by the people, objects, and atmospheres that surround us.
Random Home Constellations is a series of collages inspired by images of homes found in magazines, alongside pictorial fragments from places where author felt a partial sense of home. The process of collecting and assembling these images is an attempt to map out the intangible, bringing together fragments of familiarity into a unified visual constelation. While the visuals are universal, the emotional connection remains the strongest element—bridging the gap between the personal and the collective.
The collage shapes can be interpreted as abstract floorplans—flat or housing layouts—reflecting the fragmented nature of what home can represent. The irregular forms reflect the often irrational layout of a floor plan devoid of functionality. Each piece incorporates a photographic element of a structure, serving as a metaphor for the diverse emotions tied to the idea of home—whether it be heaviness, pressure, calmness, or comfort. These structures become anchors in the compositions, holding together the more fluid, emotional layers.
Pastel-toned backgrounds create a subtle link to the soft, familiar colors often used in wall paintings, reinforcing the connection to domestic spaces and personal memories. The delicate hues suggest a sense of nostalgia—an invitation to reflect on the sensory impressions of places that have shaped our understanding of home.
Through this series, author explores the ways in which home is both a fixed and fluid concept—a constellation that shifts and evolves with time, memory, and experience.