VIVA ExCon Antique 2023

Visayas Islands Visual Arts Exhibition and Conference

November 8-10, 2023

Opening reception
November 8

Conference proper and exclusive events
November 9-10

San Jose de Buenavista and Sibalom
Antique Province, Panay Island, Philippines

More than 30 international and local artists, artists from the islands of Samar, Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, and the provinces of Panay—Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo—4 international and local collectives, more than 60 architecture students from three universities in Panay Island, and more than a dozen Antique-based artists are participating in the 17th edition of VIVA ExCon.

VIVA ExCon is considered the longest-running and largest art biennale in the Philippines. Designed as both an exhibition and a conference, the conference component was meant to provide “a mechanism for the discussion and assessment of parallel artistic development in the islands, give an opportunity for analyses of academic theories and other relevant issues, and serve as the context for a better understanding of various aspects of contemporary art practices.” It was likewise meant to provide a “historical perspective on the various art and craft traditions of the islands and generate resolutions” (VIVA EXCON Folio, 1990).

The 17th Edition of VIVA ExCon includes:

Maria Madamba-Nunez
Daisuke Takeya
Andreas Hoffmann

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

PROGRAM

All Exhibitions at the Old Capitol and Aldea Warehouse Compound are free for public viewing from November 8 to December 10, 2023.

Conferences can be accessed by buying tickets through our booths both in the Old Capitol and the University of Antique Campus.

Please be guided accordingly. Kita-ay kita tanan didja sa Antique!

Day 1: Nov 8

Day 2: Nov 9

Day 3: Nov 10

Day 4: Nov 11

MAP

Exhibitions Location:
Old Capitol Building and Business Center, San Jose de Buenavista
Aldea Warehouse Compound, Sibalom

Conference Location:
Paghi-usa Hall, University of Antique, Sibalom

All Exhibitions at the Old Capitol and Aldea Warehouse Compound are free for public viewing from November 8 to December 10, 2023.

Conferences can be accessed by buying tickets through our booths, both at the Old Capitol and the University of Antique – Main Campus.

SUBA SA IRAYA

Artists from Antique broached the idea of a counterflow during a dialogue in San Jose last July 30, 2022. They envisioned VIVA ExCon Antique to be an opportunity to look at their existing art practices and find resonance with those that are not familiar and popular streams of influence in the island. Although this trajectory needs further unpacking, “Suba sa Iraya,” a karay-a phrase which means going against a strong current of a river, was decided as the theme. Suba sa iraya may also be translated into English simply as crosscurrent.

LOGO

The logo is a representation of the Visayan patadyong, a traditional wrap-around skirt, with the sampaguita flower design. This type of patadyong is distinctly hand-loomed in Bugasong, Antique. The stripe and plaid pattern of the patadyong is formed to simulate a current, or a cross current when inverted. The subtracted pattern also suggests the letters V and A (also when inverted). The colors are the most common combination found in this patadyong from Antique.

CURATORIAL TEAM

Festival Director
BRYAN LIAO

Senior Curatorial Consultant
PATRICK FLORES

Artistic and Curatorial Management
GREEN PAPAYA ART PROJECTS

Artistic Director/Head Curator
NORBERTO ROLDAN

Curatorial Team
ALICE SARMIENTO
IRIS FERRER
W DON FLORES
JAY JORE
ALLYN MAY CANJA

Curators for Special Projects

Shri Vishayas Project
LIBY LIMOSO
OLIVE GLORIA

Japan-Negros Project
MAYUMI HIRANO

Jerry Elizalde Navarro Project
ALAIN ZEDRICK CAMILING

Performance Art Program
TRANSNATION

Curatorial Assistants/Researchers
JAEL MENDOZA
REI SOLLESTA
KWESI YEE MAGDATO
JARL MATTHEW TUAZON
THEODORE BAUTISTA
JAN HARA SIWAGAN

CURATORIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Curatorial Resource Manager
MAI DOLOSEILE LIAO

Curatorial Resource Team
DAN SABUG
JOSE EDISON TONDARES
RAY ZALDY LAUDE
REY DENZIL GICO

FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT TEAM

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration A:
P5000/person

Inclusive of access to Opening of Exhibitions, 2-day Conference and exclusive events plus shared accommodations with 2-3 pax for three nights, kit and breakfast, lunch and dinner.

*Ideal for group-mixed

Registration B:
P2,500/person

Inclusive of access to Opening of Exhibitions, 2-day Conference and exclusive events, kit and breakfast, lunch and dinner.

*No accommodations

Registration C:
P6500/person

Inclusive of access to Opening of Exhibitions, 2-day Conference and exclusive events plus accommodation good for 1 pax for three nights, kit and breakfast, lunch and dinner.

*Solo

To secure your slot, please fill in Google Form link through the QR Code and send proof of payment. Kindly scan and see link for more details.

You can pay through the following bank details:

Bank: Philippine National Bank – Antique Branch
Account Name: Antique Visual Artist Association
Account Number: 3101-7000-3582
SWIFT code : PNBMPHMM

For your other concerns, you may contact your respective Island Coordinators. Kindly refer to the attached photos.

Cut-off for registration is on October 15, 2023.

Late or walk-in registration for Php 2,500 which includes all of the above without accommodation, will be accepted after October 20, 2023, depending on availability of slots.