Playlist: Alex Lewis's Portfolio
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Into the World of Synesthesia
From Alex Lewis | 09:38
Synesthesia is a rare neurological condition. It usually involves the involuntary coupling together of two unrelated sensory or cognitive experiences – like seeing letters as colors. This piece sets out to explore what it's actually like to experience the disorder.
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Synesthesia is a rare neurological condition. It usually involves the involuntary coupling together of two unrelated sensory or cognitive experiences – like seeing letters as colors. This piece sets out to explore what it's actually like to experience the disorder.
Following Seas
From Alex Lewis | 08:26
In late 2011. the federal government decided to demolish five old seaside cottages on Cape Cod that were at threat of being washed away due to coastal erosion. This action incited a groundswell among locals who had inhabited the cottages for generations. The tensions between the government and the locals highlighted the affect of a changing physical landscape on a long-established community.
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- Following Seas
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This story is about a community in transition due to a fast changing physical landscape. It was produced at the Transom Story Workshop.
Boat Building as Art
From Alex Lewis | 04:32
Despite being a woman in what's traditionally considered a man’s field, Suzanne Leahy has worked her way to becoming a master wooden boat builder - bringing the unique eye of a sculptor and an artist's sensibility to the craft.
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- Boat Building as Art
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Despite being a woman in what's traditionally considered a man’s field, Suzanne Leahy has worked her way to becoming a master wooden boat builder - bringing the unique eye of a sculptor and an artist's sensibility to the craft.