João Paulo Schlittler is an artist, researcher, and Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo with an extensive background in motion design, broadcast graphics, and experimental animation. A returning Catwalk resident, he will further develop Banana Bubble, a documentary project begun in 1992. The work follows decades of interviews with Brazilian immigrants in New York and Brazil, centered on Maria Barragan, a woman closely connected to Schlittler’s family. The residency supports continued development of this long-form documentary exploring memory, migration, and enduring personal relationships across time.

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