I never knew the exact stories nor asked details about it. But as a FAN and a friend, I knew them both because we would do open jams during SOUND ART FESTIVALS. From the defunct Surrounded by Water in Ortigas to Tado's bday at Cubao, to an art gallery at Kalayaan QC and to UP AIT in Diliman.
Oh, and yes, to my Mecca- Khavn Dela Cruz's Oracafe! It was a hit hub during the 9O's. And when I created Gooda Garam Productions with mah husband and friend Claring, I asked Elemento to perform there too with the list you see on this ticket/poster. Good thing this was captured by Beybeh Beybeh's vocalist and now Master/ Yogist Leif Losinio.
I remember Khavn, in his most humble and coolest way approved of the idea but was worried about the stage's gigantic mirror. I wrapped it with Manila Paper so that "the" Lirio Salvador, Elemento's frontman, could paint while performing ( SOUND ART nga eh!). And when a stroke hit the mirror surface, Lirio, after the performance just assured him " Pare, water based naman yan." Peace Khavn! And Opo, Kinuskos ko ang buong salamin at hindi yung nalampasan lang!
Then where else? What other links? Aha, McDo Philcoa french fries, then Chaitanya chanting and Japa Beads, then after 13 years French Fries again with Savor the Now education at Bside, then my no appearance at their Album Launch, then his Hit and Run Survival. They have survived MORTALITY's challenge!
Today, I would be firmer in supporting their Gallery- ESPASYO. I never knew it was theirs. I was sooo pre occupied with the BPO industry ( but not anymore because I'm into Cultural works now, yipee!) that I never cared what's happening in the SOUND ART SCENE and that they do EXIST . I told Jon and Mean recently," Tara BUHAYIN natin ang ESPASYO....."
Fortunately, my passion was indeed re-affirmed because my stint with Centella Etherea proved I was a PIONEER of the SOUND ART too. Those were days with Roger, Earl, and NC. Don't you dare say I wasn't. Hoy nasa PULP kami!!! See this man!
And yep, more than the GOTH Buzz nights, our vocalist, Francis Reyes is back in Manila for a short stay. He is spreading the "scene" at Brooklyn for so many years now with his band Dinner and Dinuguan. If I would be a spoiler, I'd say, " Francia,kami na lang ang Dinuguan with Puto kapag European Tour na niyo!"
Going back,I would like to share Mary Ann Jimenez-Salvador's post for the 26th..
Espasyo Siningdikato creatiVEnue
celebrates 3rd Anniversary
The Espasyo Siningdikato creatiVEnue will be celebrating its 3rd year anniversary on May 26, 2012, 6pm – onwards at the Espasyo office located at Congressional Road, Brgy. Sta. Fe, Dasmariñas City.
For the last three years, Espasyo Siningdikato creatiVEnue has been served as an abode for the creative souls. It has become an alternative venue that showcases artistic output, allows exchange of ideas and provides opportunity to learn art. By implementing various projects, activities and events with local and international flavors, Espasyo has also been helping in bridging the gap between the artists and local community. Moreover, it has also been functioning as an umbrella organization that gathers selected artistic groups in Cavite such as Tanghalang Pascual Poblete, Grupo Ocho, Cavite Young Writers Association, De La Salle Filipiniana Dance Company, Papermonster Press, and a group of Graffiti artists.
Since its establishment in 2009, Espasyo Siningdikato has organized a total of 28 visual art exhibitions, an international symposium and music festival, a city-wide children’s art workshops, several art lectures and hands-on workshops, and three (3) theme-based national art and environmental festivals. Three of its members represented the group in National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ national and regional art fora. It has also forged membership and linkages with several educational institutions as well as government and non-governmental organizations.
Espasyo’s advocacy to propagate art in the community continued with this year’s theme “Sibol: Pag-usbong ng bagong sandata”. The theme focuses in honing and nurturing new breed of artists who will become weapons for the cultural empowerment of their respective community. At the end of the year, Espasyo hopes to accomplish two flagship projects: the NCCA sponsored “Punla-Sining: After School Scholarship Program for the Underprivileged Children of Barangay Sta. Fe and San Nicolas in Dasmariñas City” and “Outsider Artists Exhibition Assistantship Program.” Espasyo, through its founder Lirio Salvador, an avant garde artist/musician also aims to inspire other artists to continuously develop their artistry by creating innovative art works, exploring other artistic possibilities and sharing knowledge and creativity.
Highlights of this year’s celebration include: EXIST Homecoming: a sound art exhibition; performance art by Danny Sillada, Vim Nadera, Irma Lacorte, TUPADA and Tadtaran Duo; poetry reading by Papermonster Press and Cavite Young Writers Association; contemporary moves by Tanghalang Pascual Poblete; Poi Dance by Art Ayson and musical performances by Espasyo in-house musicians which include Lakbay-Lahi, Elemento, Ferrond, Gentle Universe, and Cosmopolitan Smoke Stab. A special section will be dedicated to 3yRs. It features a photo exhibit of Espasyo people and events in the past. The group will also be launching a compilation of three-minute limited edition sound art/audio collage in CD format. Art raffle will also be drawn during the event.
The event is free.
For inquiries, please contact Mary Ann (0927-308-4130), Jonjie (09054178180) and Stan (09174735480).
I hope I can attend because I may be flying in from Shang for my lolos' bday celebration.
To MeAn and my Tatang Lirio, sige, KAPIT lang ng mahigpit. Hawak kamay...
MABUHAY TAYONG LAHAT!
Kalampagan na!
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