Dark Rooms and Dust
An encounter with Paignton Picture House as a building suspended in time.
Paignton Picture House, a purpose-built cinema, had been a staple in the community since its opening in 1914. Once frequented by Agatha Christie, the Grade II listed building closed its operations in 1999, with the interior remaining untouched for decades.
Dark Rooms and Dust encounters this site suspended in time, holding on to remnants of the past while preparing for future renovation. It employs the geometric framing of projection ports and doorways to isolate features of the building, drawing attention to details that have endured through time.
These vignettes invite contemplation, encouraging a slower way of looking and attending to the fabric of this place. It is an effort to preserve the atmosphere and character of Paignton Picture House as it existed before its transformation.
