Fado Lamp:… an Object of Topophilia

Type:    3D Printed Sculpture
Date:    2024
School:    University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Instructor:    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.

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Sketch Film 002, Separation

(2024, 3.5 min)

Type:    Film
Date:    2024
School:    University of North Carolina at Charlotte
A short film that explores depth and scale through framing that allows the architecture and space to tell a story.
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Music: Emily Sage

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Sketch Film 001

(2024, 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.