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Paige Lee Miller's 'Archive of Rot' Explores Memory and Digital Overload from Texas to London

artist · 2026-04-19

So, back in February 2026, Paige Lee Miller, an artist from Dallas who's now living in London, presented her installation called 'Archive of Rot' at the 'American Bacchanal' exhibition. Curated by Mavoureen Dooley, this event featured 11 American artists in London who explored U.S. identity from a global viewpoint, with all the proceeds going to the National Immigrant Justice Center. Miller's work combines photography, video, and textiles to examine themes of memory and time from a neurodivergent perspective, influenced by her Texan background. She focuses on homesickness and how memories can fade. Her detailed prints represent decay, and she plans to create a fully immersive installation with projection mapping in the future. This discussion is part of Chloe Victoria Powers' 'Tex-Pats' series, which looks at how Texas artists' backgrounds influence their work after leaving the state.

Key facts

  • Paige Lee Miller's installation 'Archive of Rot' debuted in London in February 2026.
  • The work was part of the exhibition 'American Bacchanal', curated by Mavoureen Dooley.
  • Miller is an interdisciplinary artist from Dallas now based in London.
  • She uses photography, video projection, and printed fabrics to explore memory and time.
  • The installation allows physical interaction, with viewers sifting through delicate materials.
  • Miller's Texas upbringing influences her work as a psychological substrate.
  • She plans to expand the installation into a room-sized, immersive experience.
  • Proceeds from 'American Bacchanal' were donated to the National Immigrant Justice Center.

Entities

Artists

  • Paige Lee Miller
  • Chloe Victoria Powers
  • Mavoureen Dooley

Institutions

  • National Immigrant Justice Center
  • The University of Texas at Austin
  • London College of Fashion
  • University of the Arts London
  • Glasstire

Locations

  • Dallas
  • Texas
  • United States
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • 162 Holloway Rd

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