MANILA, Philippines - Carlos Celdran explores issues of Cold-War geopolitics, the global influence of Hollywood, Philippine post-colonial cultural identity and its constructs, the ideals of democracy in developing nations, and the creation of “State-sanctioned arts and culture” in his multi-media 1970s Philippine history and disco-themed “Livin’ La Vida Imelda” tour/performance slated from Feb. 7, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 at Silverlens’ SLab, second floor, YMC Bldg. II, 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City.
This gossipy performance is framed by the biography of the Philippine’s flamboyant former first lady Imelda Marcos and set to disco music.
In lieu of the setting provided by Imelda Marcos’ commissioned architecture, Celdran will be using handmade visual guides, multi-media and selected artworks among the Silverlens/SLab collection as a jumping point for the “Livin’ La Vida Imelda” narrative. This is the second time. Celdran has transposed the performance to a gallery setting. “Livin’ La Vida Imelda - The Performance” premiered in 2011 at Twist Gallery in Toronto, Canada.
Tickets, priced at P800, and P400 for students, are available at Silverlens.
For details, call or SMS 0917-5874011.