Amanda C. Mathis

“My installations are an investigation of architecture and its role in modern society. Through these projects, I am able to observe how today’s consumerist culture affects dwelling and, in turn, is reflected in architecture. With each piece, I gain an understanding of how people dwell, what the act of dwelling means to each individual, and how manifestations of contemporary culture encourage a transient and throwaway lifestyle. Using homes left empty and slated for demolition, I selectively remove layers of the interiors to expose what exists beneath the surface. By doing so, the histories of the buildings’ inhabitants are revealed to me, and I see the materiality and craftsmanship of past constructions juxtaposed with that of today.”