TABI TABI PO

Front Flyer design by:Dex Fernandez

1AM GALLERY
SAN FRANCISCO,CA
NOVEMBER 13TH
OPENING REC: 7-1030PM
co-sponsors: PABLO gallery, Kularts, Bindlestiff Studios, & Fabric8

PLEASE COME OUT TO SUPPORT THIS UPCOMING EXHIBIT. I HAVE GATHERED SOME AMAZING ARTISTS FROM THE PHILIPPINES, NORWAY AND ALL OVER THE U.S. ALSO THERE WILL BE A SOUND INSTALLATION COMPONENT ORCHESTRATED BY "BALIKTAD" THAT WILL BLOW YOU AWAY.



HERE IS THE LINE-UP:


Stateside:
Angry Woebots, Stuter, gaNyan, Marikina, Gem Mateo, CeCe Carpio, Pancho Abalos, Mark Canto, Miguel (Bounce) Perez, Darvin (Boohi) Vida , England Hidalgo, Jerrell Conner, Nic Cowan, Andre Sibayan, Ciriaco Sayoc II, J2, Marc Aure, Peabe, Marlon Sagana Ingram, Minette Mangahas, Dyno, Cat Chiu Phillips, Isabel (Pepper), Roxas, John Yoyogi Fortes, Allison Torneros, Mel Vera Cruz, Simbulan, Ray Haguisan

Philippines:
Manuel Ocampo, Analog, Boy Agimat, Dex Fernandez, Bru, Nelz Yumul, Katwo Puertollano, Jigger Cruz, Sam Ramos, Okto, Abi Dayacap, Melancholy, Liza Flores, Luis Lorenzana, Jon Jaylo, Mica Cabildo, Bjorn Calleja

Norway: Jet Pascua

With this exhibition, we aim to not only bring Filipinos of all generations into the gallery, but also welcome the greater SF Bay Area community. Since SF Bay Area has the largest population of Filipinos in America to date, Garcia and 1:AM gallery invite all to come celebrate and learn more about the colorful traditions of the Filipino culture and help raise money for the typhoon victims.

The month long event includes:

-Opening Reception: Nov 13th from 7-10:30pm

-Bindlestiff Puppet Show: Dec 5 from 5:30-8pm

-Closing Reception: Dec 12th from 6-9pm
- Live performance by Baliktad

-Ongoing screening of "Tabi Tabi Po" companion Film Documentary. Interviews from several artists participating in the exhibit. Filmed by Maya Santos, Glenn Aquino, James (gaNyan) Garcia, edited by Aiza Bonus

Tabi Tabi Po is a group exhibition that explores the rich and colorful creatures of Filipino Folklore through Urban Contemporary art, featuring artists who are either Filipino or have Filipino ancestry. The Kapre, Manananggal, Dwende, Tikbalang, and Aswang will be some of the creatures that will be brought to life in this exhibit. This exhibit will explore the cultural significance of Filipino folklore- its' myths and reality. The exhibit is a multi-media installation, incorporating sound, structures, murals, indigenous craftwork and 2-d art, with over 40 artist participants.