"Before the dissolution of our marriage my husband and I owned a bar. One day a toilet broke and we brought it home"
Discuss whether the suburban lifestyle demands conformity among its citizens, or whether it allows room for non-conformity and idiosyncratic behavior.
What about the woman in the photograph gives us the impression that she might be a little eccentric?
How does this image defy the notion that suburbia is monotonous and "cookie cutter"? Throughout this exhibition, look for the complexities and eccentricities that permeate suburban life.
What do you notice about the particular angle at which Bill Owens photographed his subject? Would the composition have been as effective at another angle?
Does the caption of this image mesh with your idea of suburban life?
It's actually kind of smart, using what old to make things new.
ReplyDeleteMany move to the suburbs seeking some level of conformity, only to find later they have imprisoned themselves.
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