Ilonggo artists made the women of Iloilo Terminal Market popularly known as “Super” the highlight of Women’s Month Celebration. The main lobby of the Iloilo Terminal market was converted into a gallery displaying the portraits of women whose lives are dedicated to their family and to this place the Ilonggos call “Super”.
“White for new beginning, new way of looking at the world, Symbolizes the sacredness of the she, purity, boldness and all the giving qualities of a woman. For courage and kindness.” – Ma. Rosalie Zerrudo, Artist / Project Adviser
The flagship of the celebration is art installation in public space, where twenty blown up photographs of women vendors were displayed outside their stores. The portraits were taken by the students who wished to shed light on the story of each woman who plays an important role not just to their family but also to the society.
Aside from the art installation, an incredibly talented team of students and other artist collaborators made art performances in several venues including the premises of the University of San Agustin Blanco Hall pavilion, Mabini Ledesma street intersection, and inside the Iloilo Terminal Market. “SuperWoman” also included poetry reading, which was participated by Ilonggo artists who read their poems which encapsulates everyday experiences and the importance of women.
Magbaylohanay kita,
kultura sang sadto nga tini-on
baylo sa mga butang nga halin sa imo kabubut-on
mga dalaga, asawa, nanay lola kag tiya-on
adlaw ini sang inyo dungog kag katahom
Marrz Capanang
Ilonggo Visual Artist
Ibilin nya lang karun si nonoy
Sa kay lola nya nga ga bantay sang ila tyenda
Si nanay malibot sa syudad
Kay para may inug kalan-on sila
Christian Evren Lozañes
Ilonggo Visual Artist / Photographer
ikaw, isa ka isla nga sa katinongon sang palibot
sa pagpanaw sang mga aninipot
gina tihin-tihin nimo ang mga makapililas nga mga bato
para lang sindihan ang naga-isahanon nimo nga parola
Kristine Buenavista
Ilonggo Poet / Writer
Photo by Christian Evren Gimotea Lozañes
Ay, maan dya!
Daw hardin ang Super
tulad nga aga.
Gapanimaho
ang mga bulak,
daw baho nga
sarang makabulong
sa pagkahidlaw
kang bata nga agi
Sa iya iloy nga ara sa uma.
Noel De Leon
Ilonggo Poet / Writer
The portraits are set to be displayed in a gallery for public viewing and the exhibit will include poems that were read, photographs and videos that were taken during the performances.
For details contact:
Fine Arts Major Organization
College of Engineering & Architecture
1st Floor, Blanco Hall, University of San Agustin
General Luna St., Iloilo City, Philippines
E-mail: cea@usa.edu.ph
Website: http://usa.edu.ph/cea
Tel. No.: (033) 337-48-42 to 44
See the full photo album on ATMOS.PH’s Facebook Page.
Video coverage of the event by Mia Reyes.