Origin of Research
Mapping my research path - Portugal chapter
Pico White
Visual Vignette 3
A first colour ethnography of Portugal studying the celebration of the Festival of Espírito Santo by communities on the island of Pico, the Açores.
* propose to continue in 2027 should funding be secured
5. 2026~
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Significance
Considered an Azorean Catholic identity, the practices consist of iconography, architecture, and communal celebrations that have been kept alive in many communities of the Archipelago as well as the broader Portuguese diaspora
Colour_Play
Visual Documentation
An action research on a focus group comprising of different generations of São Roque do Pico to invite a playful reinvention of memories and affects
* part of the Pico Game Makers programme partially funded by Cultura Azores
7. 2026~
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Proposition
Colour-themed artifacts and old photos brought in by participants are used to create games of remembering and storytelling
Pico Black
Visual Vignette 5
A second colour ethnography of Pico, focusing on the volcanic island's unique natural and built landscape
* subject to funding
8. 2026~
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Significance
Pico's landscape gives the unique conditions for vines to grow and mature in the black volcanic soil and breathtaking basalt currais (walled squares) which defines the lived experience of every islander, in addition to its being a UNESCO world heritage