FIELD RESEARCH PHOTOS

Below is a small sample of the thousands of photographs I have taken in the homes I visit as part of my ongoing research into the relationships between psychology and our physical surroundings. I am forever grateful to all the people who have invited me into their homes and for generously letting me interview them and photograph their very personal spaces.

Images : © 2016 - 2024 Richard Pasquarelli. All rights reserved.

EDWARD

Edward is an information hoarder, and the first person suffering from hoarding disorder that I visited as part of my research. His home was filled with thousands of objects, mostly books and magazines. Tucked behind many of the heaps of books, magazines, and clothing, were beautiful works of art. Barely visible. Spending two hours with Ed, I took over 1800 photographs of his home, not sure if I’d ever be lucky enough to find another person that would welcome me into their home the way Ed did.

ELLEN

STEPHANIE

Stephanie considers herself a collector. She collects thousands of objects and sorts them methodically. She explains that she will use them to create art. Her home in and of itself feels like one giant art installation. One that we can weave ourselves through and experience as a journey through Stephanie’s mind.

CATHERINE

Catherine is someone I can easily relate to. Her penchant for order was amazing. Every object was meticulously placed and balanced with every other object around it. Even the post-it notes on the refrigerator were perfectly spaced with one another. Not a smidge of inbalance. One might say Catherine’s environment is just aesthetically pleasing and well designed. But it’s more than that. It’s about control. Having control of one’s environment helps create a sense of control in one’s mind.

SHARON

RON

JACK

SIRJE

Sketchbook Studies / Perfection Series