*Solidarity In Performance Art
September 24-29, 2023
PILAT: (Body/Memory) is the theme for the 8th Solidarity in Performance Art (SIPA) International Festival!
PILAT is a Filipino term for a scar. PILAT is usually the result of a physical experience, an accident, or an event and the emotions attached to it.
PILAT can also be related to a space that leaves a mark on someone’s past experiences or serves as mnemonic aids.
PILAT may be a result of the previous performance, motivated by the signs of time and the environment affecting the performance.
PILAT can also be about time. In the history of the Philippines, Martial Law created deep wounds in our nation that can never be forgotten.
On the other hand, PILAT is a healed wound. It became a sign or a source of courage and success from the past.
The festival aims to emphasize the “body” as the primary medium in performance art and the power of the body to create dialogue, discourse, and meanings, especially in this time of pandemic, war, and crisis in the world. Pursuing the call for peace and democracy in performance and dialogue is an urgent one, and solidarity in performance is one way of attaining a community of artists that is progressive, pro-people, and peace-loving.
The festival will be held on September 24-29, 2023 with the participation of more than 25 Performance artists from Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Okinawa, USA and the Philippines.
Schedule
September 25
Ateneo De Manila | Gonzaga Dance Studio
in partnership with the Department of Fine Arts (Art Management program)
10am -5pm
As first salvo, let’s watch the performances of the following artists:
Aze Ong
Boat Sutasinee (Thailand)
Mon Paulo Palaganas
Lorina Javier Manlapaz
RoggerBasco,
Sam Penaso and
Ulap Chua
September 26
UP Diliman
The second day of the 8th Sipa International
830am -1230nn
CAL New Building Atrium
Nerisa Guevara
2pm -6pm
Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan
Pavillion 3, Palma Hall
Jef Carnay,
Mooncalf,
Boyet De Mesa,
Cris Gomez,
Jason Dy, SJ
Jasper Villasis,
Serena Magiliw and
Futoshi Moromizato
Jointly presented by the UP Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts and SIPA.
Also by Department of Fine Arts, Ateneo De Manila University and School of Arts, Sciences and Education, Miriam College.
September 27
Miriam College
On the 3rd day of the 8th SiPA International Performance Art Festival with the theme PILAT (Body/Memory)
10am – 4pm
Come watch the Performances by:
J.A Sarmogenes
Harold Gomez
Herminigildo Pineda
Istifen Artillero
Pinka Oktafia (Indonesia)
Makoto Maruyama (Japan)
Stephan E. Perez (USA)
This program is a collaborative effort of Department of Arts and Design, Miriam College and SIPA.
