ABOUT US
Project Overview
LEFT TO DECAY is a multimedia archive and exhibition project by visual artist Adam Soch, documenting abandoned homes, manors, castles, and churches across beautiful Romania. Through high-resolution photography, immersive video, and curated found objects, the project preserves fragile traces of life and invites reflection on memory, loss, and cultural neglect.
Each site is photographed using a consistent method and catalogued with metadata, oral fragments, and provenance notes. The exhibition features large-format digital images (ready for museum printing), a video program with documentary and experimental segments, and a tactile station with conserved objects. All materials are ethically documented and prepared for public display, research, and institutional loan.
LEFT TO DECAY creates space for remembering what was, understanding why it was lost, and imagining how we care for what remains.
ABOUT ME
Meet the Artist: Adam Soch
Born into a humble family of seven in Romania, my early years were shaped by simplicity, resilience, and the vibrant stories of those around me. At 24, I embarked on a journey to America, driven by a passion to transform my creative vision into a life’s work. Settling in Los Angeles, I carved a path as a pioneering video artist, crafting immersive projections for major theater productions that blurred the lines between reality and illusion.
In 2000, my innovative approach earned me the distinction of Videographer of the Year, a testament to my technical artistry and storytelling depth. My work soon transcended stages, finding a home in revered institutions like New York’s MoMA PS1 and Berlin’s KW Institute for Contemporary Art. Central to my practice was a collaboration with the late, visionary theater artist Reza Abdoh, whose radical spirit infused my visual narratives. Through installations and films, I sought to honor his legacy, capturing the raw intensity and humanity that defined his groundbreaking productions.
This immersive multimedia project encompasses over 150 diverse locations, including homes, manors, castles and churches, each revealing a unique glimpse into forgotten times. With the integration of drone, 360 technology and heartfelt interviews with those connected to these spaces, I've woven a narrative that speaks to universal themes of loss, renewal, and the enduring embrace of nature.
“Stunning, remarkable, and compelling…”
Los Angeles Times
GALLERY
Explore the Gallery
Fragments of What Remains
A few curated images from the LEFT TO DECAY archive that reveal the quiet architecture of abandonment. Each photograph studies material traces—rusted locks, fractured plaster, faded wallpaper, and objects softened by dust—to open a visual conversation about memory, loss, and the lives once lived inside these rooms. Images are presented as display‑quality proofs and are accompanied by provenance and catalog information for research and exhibition use.
All content © Adam Soch. Unauthorized use is not permitted.
VIDEO GALLERY
Stories of Forgotten Places
Into the Empty Rooms
Experience the textures of abandonment in motion. Each filmic fragment reveals close studies of rusted hardware, fractured light, and household objects draped in dust, assembling quiet narratives of absence and memory. Shot and mastered for projection, these videos move slowly through rooms and exteriors to preserve atmosphere, listen for echoes, and allow the sites themselves to tell their histories.
All content © Adam Soch. Unauthorized use is not permitted.
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Whether you’re a curator, collaborator, researcher, or reader,
I welcome inquiries about exhibitions, loans, licensing, and projects.
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• Curatorial or loan enquiries — Please include proposed dates, exhibition footprint, and any technical or insurance requirements.
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• Research requests — Note purpose, affiliation, and whether access to metadata or high-resolution files is needed.
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