Project: California Houses


A formal study of suburban American life initially inspired by Christmas lights. A series of cumulative processes that explored the hidden beauty of place and the residual value of architecture in memory.


Process consisted of photographic survey, published as a monograph, models and drawings. Work culminated in comprehensive solo exhibit.


Work exhibited at Art 101, Brooklyn

California Houses Survey
Color photographs
Initial survey of suburban Californian houses decorated with Christmas lights.

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