bethany grace
comfort rooms
In response to the UK National Lockdown and how it affected my mental health, I made a series of digital installations which focussed on the concept of comfort zones and how they can be restrictive and claustrophobic. In each collage, I focus on a different form of comfort zone which I discovered myself stuck in, and I used colour, shape, texture and symbolism to express each one.
The Comfort Zone: Yayoi Kusama Materials: Shoebox, clay, acrylic paint, Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: Yayoi Kusama Materials: Shoebox, clay, acrylic paint, Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: Yayoi Kusama Materials: Shoebox, clay, acrylic paint, Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: Yayoi Kusama Materials: Shoebox, clay, acrylic paint, Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: Knitting Materials: Shoebox, yarn and Adobe Photoshop
Comfort Zone: Knitting Materials: Shoebox, yarn and Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: Knitting Materials: Shoebox, yarn and Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: Soft things Materials: Furry hat, Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: Plants Materials: Furry hat, Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: Aquatic soft toys Materials: Furry hat, Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: Soft things Materials: Furry hat, Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: My Bedroom Materials: Bubble wrap and Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: My Bedroom Materials: Bubble wrap and Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: My Bedroom Materials: Bubble wrap and Adobe Photoshop
The Comfort Zone: My Bedroom Materials: Bubble wrap and Adobe Photoshop
Whilst each work represents something different, as a collection they reflect the combination of boredom/frustration and ease/comfort I experienced from spending 90% of my time in my bedroom. As someone who experiences social anxiety, I found it conflicting knowing I wasn't challenging myself and the possible negative side effects of that, whilst also enjoying a break from the stresses of a socially active world.