Artist and curator Kasia Houlihan dives into her self-discovery journey — as well as the emotional attachments people form, and the interplay of memory, the present and the timeless magic connecting generations. She explores her own personal archive, and talks to her mom, who has a strong attachment to items linked with their familial past.

This segment was produced by Kasia Houlihan for Vocalo’s Fall 2023 Storytelling Workshop. Vocalo’s quarterly Storytelling Workshop took place this fall with five segments produced by community storytellers, uplifting the voices of individuals who add to the rich cultural diversity of Chicago. It was edited by Ari Mejia. More information can be found at www.vocalo.org/storytelling-workshop.