Yvette Muakuku Elembo
My interest in archiving comes from my personal background and experiences. I grew up in a household where family photo albums were highly valued, and I am grateful to have access to many of those memories today. However, as I got older, I realised that I had not continued this practice myself. As a result, there are periods of my life for which I have no physical records, and I have also lost many digital materials. This experience has made me more aware of how important it is to actively preserve memories and personal histories. Through my personal projects, I aim to archive as many aspects of my family’s stories and heritage as possible. This includes documenting vernacular language, native words, and pronunciations that could be lost if my generation does not continue to use and record them. I am also interested in preserving life experiences, traditions, and narratives that I hope to pass down to future generations. For me, archiving is a way of safeguarding identity, memory, and cultural continuity. In my individual professional work, including film, animation, and drawing, I also aim to incorporate personal and cultural elements that reflect my heritage. I am grateful to have access to cultural knowledge and references that have been preserved through archives, and this inspires me to continue documenting and contributing to this ongoing process of preservation.
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