The essence of being
The story draws from my Brazilian heritage, and my memories around funeral rituals, where memory is embodied, and ghosts are never just metaphor.
It moves through grief, imagination, and ancestral connections.
I hope you enjoy it.
Two-Story Living Room
Two sisters are separated by a curse, in this gothic tale of sisterhood, bravery and sacrifice.
This piece was developed during the Westerly Development Program, and I would like to thank Dr Daniel Jukes, Dr Kate Noske and Josephine Taylor for their incredible editorial support.