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Fado Lamp:
… an Object of Topophila



Type:    Sculpture
Date:    2024
School:    University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Professor:    Rick Luu


“Topophilia is a term that describes a strong emotional connection or love that people develop for a particular place or environment. It can also refer to a person’s mental, emotional, and cognitive ties to a place. The term is derived from the Greek words topos (place) and philia (love or affection). Topophilia can encompass a range of emotions, such as: Satisfaction, Attachment, Fascination, and Nostalgia.” — via Google’s AI Overview

The following sculpture was the result of a semester-long search to answer the self-imposed question, “Can an identity be summarized into a single object?” This “stage for light” attempts to objectify phenomenological aspects of the Portuguese tradition, specifically studying images of its coast and the tradition of fado music.


Sketch Film 002, Separation

(2024, 3.5 min)


Type:    Film
Date:    2024
School:    University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Music: Emily Sage
A short film that explores depth and scale through framing that allows the architecture and space to tell a story.


Sketch Film 001

(2023, 2.5 min, Lisbon)


Type:    Film
Date:    2024
School:    University of North Carolina at Charlotte
A film sketch analyzing the spatial relationships between four locations in Lisbon, Portugal through a collage of visuals and sounds.