Itineraries of Our Relationship with Writing: Stories and Experiences

Abstract

This article, based on observations from an itinerant research project, explores writing as a transformative and sensory process, drawing parallels with the work of a potter shaping clay. Through an experience in pottery workshops, the reflection expands to illustrate how writing, like craftsmanship, engages the senses and creativity, bridging past and present. By establishing connections with figures like Anne Frank, whose diary symbolizes resilience, and Vincent Van Gogh, who expressed his deepest emotions through letters, the text discusses the role of writing in building cultural and emotional legacies. Grounded in authors such as Paulo Freire and Merleau-Ponty, the article presents writing as an expressive practice that transcends historical records, molding ideas, emotions, and narratives. The final message emphasizes the enduring impact of writing, which, like art and handcrafted works, transcends time, transforming both the writer and the reader while leaving a legacy that resonates with future generations.