Emmanuelle Loca-Gisquet, also known as "Manu", is a freelance creative director, director, documentary photographer, movement director, and model. Manu's multicultural upbringing in the French Caribbean and subsequent relocations to Canada, France, and the UK have cultivated a deeply diverse focus and range of interests. Her work delves into themes such as identity, representation, spirituality, history, and traditions, reflecting her rich background and experiences. With a political foundation enhanced by a degree in curation and art history, Manu's creative expression uniquely intertwines the political, social, and spiritual aspects within the realm of Art, creating a dynamic space where these elements both intersect and merge.

In this series of photos taken in Martinique, between the year 2020 and 2022, the artist explores the concepts of identity, traditions, and nostalgia. Each photograph captures a moment that reflects a part of what the photographer would describe as nostalgic moments. From shooting friends, to strangers, admiring traditional labour or fragments of loneliness, these moments are precious to her Caribbean identity, to her conception of it, as well as to how she remains attached to it and how she wants it to be viewed.

In a recent photo series shot in Martinique between 2020 and 2022, the artist delves into concepts of identity, tradition, and nostalgia. Whether capturing friends, strangers, traditional labour, or fragments of solitude, each image is a cherished reflection of her Caribbean identity. Through these photos, Loca-Gisquet deepens her personal attachment to her roots and offers viewers a glimpse into her unique perspective.