Elizabeth Alderliesten - Remember

"Remember Who You Once Were" is not just a collection of images, it’s a reflection of a personal journey and a call to awaken something deeper within. It’s about rediscovering what was lost or forgotten, reconnecting with the raw, untamed parts of ourselves that society often pushes aside. This project was born out of a desire to explore what happens when we disconnect from who we truly are, and the process of reconnecting with that essential, wild self. The quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, "Bone by bone, hair by hair, Wild Woman comes back, through night dreams, through events half understood and half remembered…" resonates deeply with me. It’s a powerful metaphor for the reclamation of one’s true nature, an ongoing process of shedding the layers we’ve accumulated over time, expectations, fears, societal pressures and returning to something primal and authentic. Through my work, I’ve been exploring that tension, the space between who we are told to be and who we are deep down. The act of searching for the hidden self is a delicate and intimate journey. It’s not always clear or linear, and at times it feels like a struggle between letting go of old identities and embracing new ones. In this process, I’ve used photography as a way to capture moments that reflect both the struggle and the beauty of transformation. For me, the images are not just about capturing what’s visible but about symbolizing something internal, a shift from external noise to inner silence. They evoke the process of stepping away from the world to recharge, to reconnect with the instinctive, powerful self that exists within each of us. Text & voice : Elizabeth Alderliesten + info www.audiotecafotografica.com The deeper I delve into the theme of transformation, the more I realize it’s about embracing vulnerability and authenticity. The act of reconnecting with my inner self has often felt like being reborn, letting go of the constraints of societal expectations and feeling free to grow into my true form.