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Works

LIMBO, a choreographic work, draws inspiration from Olivier Messiaen's transcendent music, created during his time as a prisoner of war. Reflecting on themes of uncertainty and the in-between, the piece explores the unknown realms where time and space blur. Developed during the pandemic as the artist moved from the Philippines to Taiwan, the work serves as a reflection on personal growth and coping with global challenges. Post-pandemic, the focus shifts to adaptability in the face of changing environments and energies, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being. A poignant exploration of transformation and resilience, LIMBO aims to offer hope and solace, addressing the anxieties and fears prevalent in today's world. The artist seeks to further develop this piece, allowing it to evolve and resonate with audiences in new contexts.

LIMBO

2020/ 2024

Babaylan (BBYLN) is a spiritual or wise(wo)man in Philippine language. They are significant not only because they crossed male and female gender lines, but they are respected leaders and figures of authority, they have religious functions, mediating both the earth and the spirit worlds (Kizo, 2018). This work is a re-imagined re-telling of the mystical lives of the Babaylan. Honoring their great work in keeping the balance of life and death, keeping peace between heaven and the earth. This piece also echoes and honors the artists whom l consider as the modern-day Babaylans. They / we are the keepers of our cultures and traditions through our different media of expressions. We keep balance of an introspective life and art itself - sharing our art as healing.

BBYLN (Babaylan)

2021/ 2023/ 2024

Lao Wai Lao 老外勞 is coined from Mandarin words "Lao Wai 老外” and "Wai Lao 外勞.” The former signifies being an outsider or foreigner, often carrying connotations of otherness and unfamiliarity, while the latter was a term associated with migrant workers from Southeast Asian countries, but recently discouraged to use due to its implications of discrimination.

This immersive performance is a montage of the choreographer's four-year journey as a foreigner in Taiwan, guiding the audience through the significant images that he encounters everyday. Different movements of peoples and the new environment that he is in. This is an experience about Taiwan through the lens of a Filipino.

LAOWAILAO 老外勞

2023

This film took me around 10 months of filming myself during midnight train rides and in my room using a phone and a tripod. Exploring how to frame different perspectives and dancing with my phone’s lenses.
My life shifted into a different world. Traversing unkown places, recognising new faces, understanding new culture and speaking another language.

There was a lot of things happening, yet it so feels empty, as if no one is around.
Until a meaningful encounter with myself. Another version of myself adapting to the new environment.

ENKWENTRO (Dance Film)

2022

This movement piece explores and questions the polarity of the world through a devise such as the net and play of lights.

CHIAROSCURO

2019

"I'm not letting go of my folk dance and contemporary dance roots. But this time, I'd like to add more layers to the movement." - Al Garcia, KoryoLab 2017

Paying tribute to his folk dance roots, Al Garcia presents the neo-ethnic piece "Haya" for KoryoLab 2017. A word which means "to let be", "Haya" tells of the cycle of life and the passing of history and culture from one storyteller to the next.

HAYA

2017

"I want to show the audience that our roots should never be forgotten. Our heritage should no longer be looked at as museum pieces that cannot be touched or experienced. I want to show that new art can humanize and contextualize our Filipino roots. My work is a reminder of the richness of our heritage. I don't intend to recreate tradition but I want to create works that are strangely familiar yet new. I want to create curiosity about our roots." -Al Garcia

TAU-LUWA

2016

A WANDERER IN THE NIGHT OF THE WORLD

2016

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