Publication Date
1-1-2017
Abstract
The exhibit features Filipina/o (pronounced Filipin Now) and Fil-American contemporary artists whose works explore the complex issues of migration and the nuanced hybrid identity. Filipino cuisine, Filipiniana attire and traditional ‘tinikling’ bamboo dance performance will be presented during the November 3rd, First Friday reception with the gallery talk. Johnson City Mayor David Tomita, Hon. Patrick Chuasoto from Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C., and Jeremy Ross, Acting Chief Operating officer at ETSU are Guests of Honor.
The collaborative painting and jewelry demo will be conducted by New York based artists Jeho Bitancor, Jojo Austria and Art Zamora on November 3rd, Friday from 1-3 p.m., at the Tipton Gallery. The independent biographic documentary film entitled 'Curiosity, Adventure and Love' by filmmakers Suzanne Richiardone and Sunshine Lichauco De Leon will also be shown during the exhibition.
The exhibition will be on display through November 28, 2017 at Tipton Gallery at 126 Spring Street in downtown Johnson City.
For more information about the exhibit please contact Karlota Contreras-Koterbay at contrera@etsu.edu
Document Type
News Article
Comments
Original publication date is approximate.