explores the intersection of memory, transformation, and archival imagery. The project began with the discovery of an old black-and-white 8mm film of Indian origin—its contents unknown at first. As the artist watched the grainy, timeworn images, a sense of emotional connection emerged, rooted in her personal experiences of living in India. The footage became a bridge between personal memory and collective history, inviting a dialogue between the familiar and the forgotten.

Through a process of experimentation, the artist physically intervened with the film strip, manipulating and painting over the images to create abstract, emotionally charged visuals. The resulting composition—paired with a layered soundscape of traditional Indian instruments and women’s voices recorded during a Diwali celebration—transforms the archival material into a poetic reflection on time, loss, and reinterpretation. The work reimagines forgotten moments through a contemporary, deeply personal lens.