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Dag Aabye
I am passionate about creating a future that balances environmental sustainability with social equity, honoring complex histories, and ensuring every voice is represented. I strive to uncover and share untold narratives by reading, writing, and researching architectural history, cultural landscapes, and historic preservation.
Mentorship is a cornerstone of my life; inspired by those who've empowered me, I pay it forward through teaching and collaboration. Creativity and curiosity fuel my daily pursuits, and I feel most alive when tackling unsolved problems that offer opportunities for growth and learning. By exploring and interpreting the built environment, I aim to evoke empathy and wonder, inviting others to reimagine spaces and appreciate the richness of our shared heritage.
I created CharacterHome.com to express my deep interest in the multifaceted world of home architecture. The website emphasizes preserving and adapting both vernacular and bespoke home architecture. Through detailed writing and digital photography, I aim to highlight the spatial and material aspects of homes.
I integrate various disciplines such as history, architecture, color theory, fashion, foodways, decorative art, fine art, gardens, graphics, jewelry, photography, textiles, and travel. This approach provides a comprehensive understanding of home design and fosters a broad perspective on what 'home' means.
Let's collaborate to make meaningful, memorable differences that ripple outward and redefine what's possible.
I echo the late Fred Hiatt of the Washington Post:
"What I do believe...is..., serious, readable, reliable [content] and good, serious, readable, thoughtful, unpurchased, non-yelling opinion" (Washington Post).
My writing and photography for characterhome.com are primarily captured on the traditional lands of the Monacan and Piscataway Nations. These territories carry the scars of colonial expansion, land grabbing, and urban renewal—processes deeply intertwined with the histories of the transatlantic slave trade and the displacement of Indigenou
My writing and photography for characterhome.com are primarily captured on the traditional lands of the Monacan and Piscataway Nations. These territories carry the scars of colonial expansion, land grabbing, and urban renewal—processes deeply intertwined with the histories of the transatlantic slave trade and the displacement of Indigenous peoples. As a beneficiary of white male privilege, I acknowledge that my perspectives are shaped by experiences and advantages not universally shared. I am committed to continuously learning from and reflecting on this complex and often painful past. Despite my best efforts, I recognize that there are limitations in my understanding, and I warmly welcome your comments and insights to help expand our collective perspective.
Image source: https://www.monacannation.com/
In presenting my narratives, I strive for comprehensiveness and respect while actively engaging 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, allies, and villains. I understand that inclusivity means inviting diverse voices, listening to them, and allowing them to shape my work. My work is an aperture of inclusivity, diversity, otherness, and ongoing engagemen
In presenting my narratives, I strive for comprehensiveness and respect while actively engaging 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, allies, and villains. I understand that inclusivity means inviting diverse voices, listening to them, and allowing them to shape my work. My work is an aperture of inclusivity, diversity, otherness, and ongoing engagement with these histories and communities. This journey is a continuing process of learning, unlearning, and relearning, and I am dedicated to it personally and professionally.
Image source: labs.openai.com
In line with Dag Aabye's belief that 'age is something other people put on you,' I consciously avoid ageist biases and stereotypes, recognizing that age, much like other social constructs, should not define or limit our understanding and engagement with individuals across the spectrum of life.
Image source: https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/watch-canadas-most-remarkable-trail-runner/
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