This thesis explores how memories—shaped by social, political, and historical forces
influence our identity and worldview. Growing up under dictatorship, apartheid, and war, my
formative years were marked by fear, stress, and anxiety, alongside moments of joy. Childhood
innocence was replaced by a reality of political instability, leaving little room for autonomy.
These experiences fostered an early understanding of resilience and oppression that has shaped
my adult perspective. By connecting personal trauma with broader collective histories, this
multi-sensory immersive installation seeks to highlight the lasting impact of conflict and
repression on individuals and communities, emphasizing the role of memory in shaping identity
and societal awareness. The work uses several forms to create effects and connect trauma, lived
experiences, and reflections of these things on our historical understanding.
1. Immersive, interactive installation
2. Asemic writing
3. The philosophies of Adorno, Haraway, Bhabha, and Dr. Little Bear.