Comensalidade familiar: contando histórias a partir de fotografias em um experimento híbrido

Abstract

The present investigation presents an experimental study on the use of the photographic narrative as a solution to tell stories of a familial commensality in the present time. Food is part of human culture and therefore involves, in addition to the preparation of the meal, sharing, as a link that establish relationships. Sitting at the table is an argument, through photography and its publishing, for telling stories. This work articulates in an exploratory way a theoretical research (bibliographic and iconographic) and practice about the photographic narrative. The sequences of the photographer Duane Michals establish visual reference to parameters such as pause, mystery and experience, to analyze and produce photographic narratives. The experiment followed the steps: produce photographs; select, edit and publish the sequences of photos in online media (Instagram) and offline (postcards); discuss the diffusion of family commensality in the community. The research brings a hybrid of literary, imagery and media languages and interconnects with the culture of sitting at the table. Resulting in narrative exploration within dynamic and static platforms, to tell stories of family commensality through photographs.