I chose to interview my best friend Ines to find out more about her personal archive and the piece of jewellery she has chosen.

THE AUDIO :

What object did you choose and why?

How did you choose it?

"I chose a watch that my mother gave me when I was 9 for my communion. I chose this object because it was a watch that my grandmother had also given to my mother on the occasion of her communion. This object has sentimental value, it has become a family jewel that has been passed down from generation to generation."

How often is this object worn?

What is your fondest memory of wearing it?

"I rarely wear this watch, or at family events. About 2 or 3 times a year. I think my fondest memory of this object is my older sister's wedding last year."

How will this obiet be used in the future?

"I'm thinking of reproducing the same family pattern by passing this object on to one of my children, especially for their communion. Then this family jewel will be passed down through the generations, 

and the family tradition will continue over time."

How does the object relate to your personal upbringing and culture? 

"This watch has become like a religious symbol in my family, communion allows us to get closer to the gods and this gift marks this change, this new sacred link with the gods. My family is very religious and religion plays an important part in our lives. I like to think that this gift is a sacred transmission that grows stronger with time.”

Do you consider this obiet to be part of your material biography? Explain.

"I think it is part of my material biography, but only temporarily. In fact, I'd say it's more part of my family's material biography than mine. Because this watch belongs to me for a certain time, I wear it but I know that the day will come when I will have to pass it on again.”