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Happening Now at The AFM Gallery
JULIUS REDILLAS: SOMETHING HAPPENED ON SATURDAY
Runs until October 28, 2024, AFM Gallery
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After a warmly received exhibition at La Rochelle from January to February 2024 to cap his residency, Julius is back in the Philippines to share it with us.
In "Something Happened on Saturday," Julius explores the tales of Mélusine and Kabunyian. Although they come from different worlds—Mélusine, the fairy who shaped La Rochelle, and Kabunyian, the Filipino deity who created the first human from clay—their tales come together in a visual dialogue. In this exhibition, he takes on the roles of both creators—Mélusine, the builder, and Kabunyian, the molder—not to tell their stories literally, but to explore their perspectives. During his residency, he created watercolor portraits that mimic Kabunyian's earthy, fluid process of shaping humanity. For Mélusine, he imagined her documenting her experiences in a journal, reflecting the idea of a narrative unfolding through time. Both of these roles blend with his personal experiences during the residency, influencing the work.
Alliance Française de Manille's Philippine Artist Residency Program is in partnership with Centre Intermondes in La Rochelle, France, Altro Mondo Creative Space, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
Can't make it to the vernissage? “Something happened on Saturday” runs until October 28 at the AFM Gallery.
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A series of activities are planned alongside this exhibition. Check back often for updates