There seems to be very little information written about Salingar, an American born photographer who’s initial project was based on the life of teenagers and their bedrooms. ‘Our bedrooms tell stories about us. They become the repository for memories, desire and self-image,’ says Salinger (2016). ‘I was fascinated going into strangers’ homes and into people’s bedrooms, asking them about their lives and hearing their stories,’ she says. ‘I was interested in the rich visual information showing the contradictions and ambivalence of coming of age.’
These private places are important to people, they represent that person in a very raw and personal way. Ralph (1976) explains that that the personal place may be, for example, part of the home belonging to a member of the family such as a room, corner or drawer used exclusively by the individual or by others who have his/her permission’. These images were not staged, she asked them not to change or clean the rooms and the results seem to link a documentary style with that of portraiture whilst capturing the essence of place.
Website accessed 25/03/2020
https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/adrienne-salinger-teenage-bedrooms-90s-120416
Michele Usher 