Texts on Research and Practice

Publications


This section gathers academic and artistic research—spanning publications, essays, and contributions that deepen the dialogue between art, memory, and materiality. I believe research should be open and accessible, and here I share my work as an invitation to further reflection and exchange.


Master’s in Cinema – Final Thesis

Cinema Autobiográfico: Materialidade das Imagens e Inscrições da Memória (2017)
– Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema de Lisboa.

An investigation into autobiographical cinema, exploring the materiality of images and the ways memory is inscribed in film.

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Fine Arts Degree – Final Project

O Corpo, Entre a Vida e a Pintura (2013)
– Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto.

Exploring the relationship between body, movement, and painting through experimental visual processes.

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Interview-Based Research
As part of my artistic and academic exploration, I have conducted interviews with artists and practitioners whose work engages with memory, materiality, and the body. These conversations serve as a resource for research and dialogue in contemporary art.

Dalila Gonçalves – Work & Discourse (2012)

An in-depth interview and analysis of the artistic practice of Dalila Gonçalves, exploring themes of ephemerality, natural materials, and site-specific interventions.

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Manuela Barile – Performance, Voice, and Video (2013)

A conversation with performance and video artist Manuela Barile on the intersections of voice, ritual, and the body in contemporary artistic practice.

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