independencia is a photobook about the bolivian village of the same name, created during a stay around carnival 2024 in collaboration with the centro cultural ayopayamanta. the book tells the story of the village from the perspectives of both the photographers and the local inhabitants, combining own photographs, images from the cultural centre’s archive, and photos by local photographer don antonio castellón fideo. these images are interwoven with excerpts from interviews conducted during the visit.

the work critically examines photographic practice in a post-colonial context. it reflects on the history of photography in relation to its entanglement with colonial power relations and discusses theoretical sensitization for one’s own work. practical approaches to classical photography are also tested and reflected upon. a key focus of the project is to question and actively challenge power structures in photographic practice.

the project was exhibited at the kisd parcours 2024 and is intended to be continued and showcased in the portrayed village.