Aphrodite - East London

Aphrodite works in Music PR and lives with her sister in Hackney. Where do I begin, so much stuff, so little time. Her room is crammed to the rafters with all manner of clothes, accessories and good ole fashioned girly stuff. “A walk in wardrobe, with a bed in it.” as Aphrodite likes to call it. I loved it. And, although it looks mega busy, it truly does feel in order.

I asked Aphrodite… “If your bedroom was on fire, what one item would you save?”…

She said - I would not leave behind, Miss Perfect Proportions and my Nurofen Express. The first has kept me company since I started being serious about art at 10. I know her body better than anyone’s – life long companion. She reminds me of my imperfections. The second is another long time friend and the worst enemy of my regular chronic migraines. I’d go insane without them.

Tweet

Sam - South London

Sam a musician shares a house in Battersea. His room is a perfect example as to why I started to record bedrooms. With space at a premium, he utilises, what appears to be every square inch. His room is multi functional, not just a place to sleep but also the space he uses to create music. It may look busy but it also feels very comfortable and warm.

I asked Sam… “If your bedroom was on fire, what one item would you save?”…

Sam – The Harptone guitar, without hesitation.  A folk musician called John Tams loaned it to me about ten years ago. It has helped me massively with my music writing and without doubt, it’s irreplaceable. One of it’s kind; it was made in New Jersey in 1973. In fact, I have only ever seen one other musician play a Harptone, and that was George Harrison, at The Concert for Bangladesh. It’s been that well used I have had the inside reinforced twice. I keep asking John if he wants it back, but all he says is, “If you’re still using it, keep hold of it."

Tweet

Octavia & Sven - South London

Octavia a Picture Researcher and Writer. And Sven, Co-Director of the Hannah Barry Gallery, live in a great, little, garden flat in Peckham. Their room feels very tranquil and definitely brings the outside in. Sven has collected most of the artwork in the room since he has been working with the Hannah Barry Gallery. More than just a bedroom, their room feels like a gallery space too.

I asked them both... "If the bedroom was on fire, what one item would you save?"...

Sven - Would save all the art, he said - he couldn't commit to just one piece (taking it a bit too seriously there, Sven!)

Octavia - I would save the teddies. The yellow one is mine from my babyhood, and the rabbit is Sven's but he wouldn't admit that he'd save it in the fire, so I'll do it for him if I can... 

Tweet