No Vacancy:
An exhibition of photographs by Kireilyn Barber
At the Armory, 145 N. Raymond Ave., Old Pasadena
March 31 – May 28
Opening reception, Thursday, March 30, 5–7 p.m.
Photographer Kireilyn Barber offers up a series of color photographs presented as triptychs, investigating “macro” to “micro” views of a typology specific to the City of Pasadena: independently-run motels located along Colorado Boulevard. At its core, this project looks at the growing corporatization of society and the increasing scarcity of independent businesses. These motel sites represent some of the last remaining constructions not branded or dictated by corporate logo identification. The intent of the macro (external) views combined with the micro (interior) views is to delve deeper into the psychology of human presence, impact and absence.