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Hoarders

These boxes tell the story of the worlds most famous hoarders Homer and Langley Collyer who where tragically killed by there own obsessive behaviour. The boxes were used to create the claustrophobic atmosphere of belongings in which the two brothers lived within their home.



12 x 12 inch wooden boxes with glass windows














To read more about the Collyer brothers and their tragic story please follow the link below.

https://www.psychologistworld.com/issue/collyer-brothers







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