How can the same space be so full of memories yet be thoroughly empty?

'Homebound' explores the continuous passing of time in a house where it feels like time has been suspended. This installation gives consideration to the house where I live, exploring the idea of past and present coexisting, a reflection of time contained in the changes of its space.

My work delves into the experience of living within a transitional space that was once full of life, but now is empty. I wanted to create a bedroom in my house and have it embody a kind of liminal space. I tried to capture my home as a metaphor for a changing period in my life. I also created a series of paintings in this space, and they appear around the room. My paintings show imperceptible changes in particular objects in a home that now is simply a house.

Jack O'Dea

Homebound

he/him

'Heater'

'Heater'

'Descend'

'Descend'

'Awake'

'Awake'

'Drip'

'Drip'

Installation view

Installation view

'On'

'On'

Installation view

Installation view

'Set'

'Set'

'Exit'

'Exit'