For those who came before us

Alay sa ating ninuno at mga naunang dumating sa atin / For those who came before us is an exhibition inspired by my family’s photo collection. Ancestral practices that span from Mountain Mariveles to the Philippine Sea are reimagined through textile weaving, hand drawn vignettes, and block printing.  To envision a landscape inspired by pre-colonial histories and present-day traditions is an acknowledgement to the generations before us and an extension of gratitude to those who taught us. Alay sa ating ninuno at mga naunang dumating sa atin / For those who came before us is an invitation to give thanks to our ancestors, to appreciate the environment that sustains our practices, and to continue in the sharing of our stories.

This was a joint exhibition with fellow collaborator, Robyn Adams.

Photographed by Daisy Wu