Ruth Mpombo, born in 2004, is a photographer based in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her artistic practice focuses on photography as a tool for observation, research, and storytelling. She explores themes like memory, identity, cultural change, and everyday life through her projects.

Her work emphasizes Congolese and African cultures, delving into the practices, traditions, and histories that shape individual and collective identities. She pays particular attention to often-overlooked narratives and experiences that deserve greater visibility, with women’s stories holding special significance for her.

Through her photography, Ruth aims to capture her environment and document contemporary realities. Her perspective is influenced by her experiences in Lubumbashi and her interest in societal transformations and intergenerational transfer.

Her style combines observation, documentation, and personal sensitivity, gradually developing an artistic language that highlights contemporary Congolese and African memories, cultures, and experiences.