Cultural Topography
Cultural Topography explores the complexities of human identity specific to those of Caribbean descent. The subject of the film is a series of unique, ceramic discs bound by wire to symbolize the ethnic tensions that exist amongst diverse entities. The fused elements of clay and glass are continuously washed over by waves during the early morning hours. The act serves as a metaphor for the ongoing, timeless nature of defining culture while simultaneously acknowledging individuality. The viewer is invited to examine the ipseity of each disc closely and the unity of the piece from afar within a serene environment.
Video length: 1 minute
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