Bodies as Spatial Archives - Makishi Initiation: Digital Projection Mapping

Makishi Initiation: Digital Projection Mapping by Samba Yonga is an innovative exploration aimed at reviving the ancient Zambian practice of transmitting indigenous and ancestral knowledge through symbols, artefacts, and the human body, including tattoos (chatos). Traditionally, knowledge in these communities was encoded in symbols on wooden boards, masks, and the human body, serving as a vital medium for communication between the people, ancestral spirits-considered the keepers of knowledge-and the natural environment. By integrating digital projection mapping into this practice, the project bridges ancient and contemporary methods, offering a dynamic way to preserve and share this rich cultural heritage.