‘In Situ’ explores relationship between art and locale
Conceived to facilitate cross disciplinary encounters, ‘In Situ, Performance as Exhibition’ reimagines artists’ existing works in Metro Manila, Los Baños in Laguna, and La Union.
‘Hocus Hollow’ by Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen.
Photograph Courtesy of Kim Høgh Mikkelsen
“In Situ, Performance as Exhibition, The Philippine Edition” brings the power of performance to a transformative exhibition, using the body as the primary medium. This initiative focuses on the shared presence of the artists and the audiences set against the backdrop of the urban and the rural in the Philippines.
‘Brief Encounters’ by Lustwarande.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF PH.GJ. van Rooij
The Cultural Center of the Philippines in partnership with Belarmino&Partners is organizing this project. Supported by the New Carlsberg Foundation and the Danish Arts Foundation, “In Situ, Performance as Exhibition” is curated by international Filipino curator Vanini Belarmino. It will feature eight works by Danish visual and performance artists Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen, Molly Haslund, Sophie Dupont, and Filip Vest, alongside choreographer Kai Merke. Conceived to facilitate cross disciplinary encounters, “In Situ” will reimagine artists’ existing works in Metro Manila, Los Baños in Laguna, and La Union from 15 to 26 October.
Molly Haslund’s ‘Flower Drop.’
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF Malle Madsen
“The main intent of this effort is to present art in public spaces, so that we can reach wider audience and introduce art to more people. The more fascinating aspect of this partnership with Belarmino&Partners is that, with each piece featured in In Situ, the audience can participate in the performance rather than just watch or enjoy it from a distance,” CCP artistic director Dennis N. Marasigan said.
