The Places We Used to Inhabit

The Places We Used to Inhabit Joe Geyer 2022

This weeks image titled "The Places We Used to Inhabit," is an exploration into the feelings I am having as I am planning my move in two months. I am once again moving (3rd time cross country in 2 years) back to my hometown as the separation with Matt reaches its final stages. Outwardly, I am ok with all of it, the move, the end of the relationship, what the future holds. And logically I know that it is the right move for both of us. I know all this and yet there is an emptiness in the space in which the life I had envisioned used to be. I think this week I wanted to document the parts of my life that are disappearing or have changed since August of last year and out decision to separate. I also focused on the fragmentation them I have been using recently using the plasticity of the view down the stairs mixed with the view of the bedroom with the strong dividing line placed between the two.

Two strong things to take note of this week that you will only really notice if you have seen most of my series is that the camera is in the guest room/my room looking out at Matt's room which used to be Our room (two of the biggest changes). Now the light on the face is an important symbolic meaning as I am walking up the stairs. It is meant to represent the future I am walking into that is bright and made for me. And the uncertainty on my face is supposed to juxtapose that for obvious reasons. And the harsh dividing wall is used to represent where I am headed and where I used to be. It is also important to note with that that the "used to be" area is not dark and sad. This is because the relationship with Matt was not a bad one. It helped me to grow and shape myself into the man I am today. It was filled with love and laughter and compassion. So that is why the light is bright within the room.