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A word from the artist
Filipino textiles are the testament of the unwavering spirit of the Filipino people even way before colonization. The exhibit will feature the modern use of textiles such as the T'nalak (Tboli tribe), Panubok (Panay Bukidnon tribe), Inaul (Maguindanao tribe), and more. Guests will also get to experience weaving the basahan (Filipino rag) which Filipinos use as a multi-purpose rag in the household. With the use of repurposed clothes, guests will learn how Filipinos upcycle unwanted clothes into the basahan which is commonly sold in the streets or in the market.
Meet the artist:
Qjiel Giuliano Mikhl Mariano
Qjiel is a newcomer to Canada navigating what it means to be a settler in traditional territories. He brings his Filipino heritage to encourage spaces to be taken up by the BIPOC community. His time in the Philippines is all about the art of giving to the underrepresented where he dedicated most of his weekends volunteering with children living inside a cemetery. You will witness how to journal and capture powerful human stories while sharing them to the public to make a meaningful impact for the community