I was awarded a small grant by the Heritage Management Organisation (Greece) through the Mellon Foundation.

Because our fishing community has no museum of its own, I had to re-imagine what a decolonial museum could look like. I began with a childhood memory — a glass jar filled with preserved snakes and other curiosities. From that memory, an idea grew: a museum that gives our community agency, co-created with fisher children and elders.

I wanted us to remember, retell, re-imagine, repair, and reclaim our stories.

I wanted a museum that is accessible both locally and globally — one that brings the archive back into our homes, where it belongs.

So the humble jar of preserve became a repository of archival materials, accessible through an augmented-reality app on iOS.

Here’s how it works:

1. Download the fisherchildAR app.
2. Purchase a jar of preserve from me.
3. Scan the image on the jar and experience the stories of Kalk Bay.

Our current range includes:

“Seevy” Konfyt, vegetable atchar, pickled onions, beetroot, apricot preserve, and chilli.

All available in three sizes.

You can purchase a jar on our website and learn more about the work we door on Instagram

@fisherchild