This thesis documents Sågverksminnen (Memories from a sawmill), an artistic

project centred on exploring methods for artistically narrating stories about my

family history and the village of Båtskärsnäs during the industrial expansion of

early 20th-century northern Sweden. The project draws inspiration from “Dig

Where You Stand” by Sven Lindqvist and Matana Roberts' Coin Coin, utilizing

archival material to inform artistic works. Two audio-dramas were created: the

first emphasizing creative writing from archival sources, and the second

prioritizing sound-images for narration. Both pieces were performed live with me

exploring ways to perform audio-dramas using improvisation. The project

investigates how archival material can be used in a creative process and what

happens to the narrative when shifting from a more textual narrative to a more

sonic narrative. The research methodology is experiment-based, with a focus on

developing a conscious approach to narration, rather than solely on the final

artistic product. This exploration involved key narrative concepts and a shift

towards audio-drama as a medium. The project demonstrates the impact of

contextualization on artistic practice and the development of new artistic

approaches.