re/connections II
This photography series was inspired by Lee Maracle, who is a member of the Sto:loh Nation of British Columbia and is one of the most prolific aboriginal authors in Canada, and recognized authority on issues concerning aboriginal people.
Before my trip to the Philippines in 2009, I listened to Lee Maracle say that language and culture are never truly lost - we are disconnected. One strategy is learn about the social-political reasons why we are disconnected then reach out with one word, one vowel, one sound, one image.
"re/connections" is one offering.
Before my trip to the Philippines in 2009, I listened to Lee Maracle say that language and culture are never truly lost - we are disconnected. One strategy is learn about the social-political reasons why we are disconnected then reach out with one word, one vowel, one sound, one image.
"re/connections" is one offering.
Guided by Clouds
Views of a journey across the northern Luzon landscape to a former American military base. Greeting the mountains that protected members of the Hukbalahap. The reclaimed bayside and the Spanish walled city of Intramuros.
Views of SM shopping malls, barangay towns, Baguio pine trees, Burnham Park rides and a Jose Rizal memorial.
Driving through clouds to reach magnificent rice terraces. At the crossroads between Kalinga and Benguet, the Chico River - a place of indigenous people's struggle - flows like living history.
In Bontoc, a wise gardener shares her knowledge of healing plants and how to make friends with wild pigs.
A jeepney ride to Sagada where ghosts walk and ancestors hang in coffins on the side of mountain. A proud and independent people dealing with ubiquitous tourists in their midst.
An abrupt end to the photographic journey that was guided by clouds.
A soul left in the Cordillera mountains and a longing to reconnect..
Views of SM shopping malls, barangay towns, Baguio pine trees, Burnham Park rides and a Jose Rizal memorial.
Driving through clouds to reach magnificent rice terraces. At the crossroads between Kalinga and Benguet, the Chico River - a place of indigenous people's struggle - flows like living history.
In Bontoc, a wise gardener shares her knowledge of healing plants and how to make friends with wild pigs.
A jeepney ride to Sagada where ghosts walk and ancestors hang in coffins on the side of mountain. A proud and independent people dealing with ubiquitous tourists in their midst.
An abrupt end to the photographic journey that was guided by clouds.
A soul left in the Cordillera mountains and a longing to reconnect..
re/connections II
Guided by Clouds: Clark * Subic * Maynila * Baguio * Bontoc * Sagada
20" x 30"
digital print on archival paper
2010
Guided by Clouds: Clark * Subic * Maynila * Baguio * Bontoc * Sagada
20" x 30"
digital print on archival paper
2010
Selected Exhibitions:
THE PEARL: Cultural Series - Miracle Thieves (Toronto) April 26 to May 2, 2012
BUILT FOR US - 401 Richmond (Toronto) September 17 to October 17, 2010
CULTURE DAYS - 401 Richmond (Toronto) September 24 - 25, 2010
SCOTIABANK NUIT BLANCHE - 401 Richmond (Toronto) October 2, 2010
Jo SiMalaya Alcampo would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council's Exhibition Assistance Grant for supporting the Built For Us, Culture Days and Nuit Blanche exhibitions. With special thanks to Alice Dixon, Curator of BUILT FOR US.
THE PEARL: Cultural Series - Miracle Thieves (Toronto) April 26 to May 2, 2012
BUILT FOR US - 401 Richmond (Toronto) September 17 to October 17, 2010
CULTURE DAYS - 401 Richmond (Toronto) September 24 - 25, 2010
SCOTIABANK NUIT BLANCHE - 401 Richmond (Toronto) October 2, 2010
Jo SiMalaya Alcampo would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council's Exhibition Assistance Grant for supporting the Built For Us, Culture Days and Nuit Blanche exhibitions. With special thanks to Alice Dixon, Curator of BUILT FOR US.