Working with audio/visual storytelling, I find alternative ways of doing and communicating research. Life is lived with all senses, why limit research to fancy words alone? I work with universities and other research institutes in exploring creative methods during research, and creating the best suited mode of communication; from film, to graphic art, exhibitions and websites.

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Depopulation in Sardinia

Visual Anthropology PhD study on depopulation and migration in Sardinia, from an existential philosophical angle

Terra Incognita research project

Visual ethnographic research with refugees on belonging in depopulating Italy

Through the Vendemmia

Short visual research film on belonging as part of an artist residency at the University of Basilicata, Italy

Can't wait to learn research project

Can’t Wait to Learn

Game design research in refugee areas in Lebanon and Uganda for War Child

Educate

Participatory research on sexuality education with the University of Amsterdam