Projects That Speak Creativity: Malaya Lolas
We are a collective of Filipino youth committed to raising awareness about the wartime experiences of the Lolas. Through artwork, exhibits, photography, and social experiments, we are seeking to tell the story of these brave women who have been neglected for far too long. We want to bring their struggles to the forefront and inspire others to take action against the atrocities of war. Our exhibits and interactive approach will leave you feeling more informed, connected, and empowered to enact change.
Takipsilim
"In the intimate spaces of their homes and bedrooms, the Malaya Lolas are shown in their twilight years, with aching bones and fading memories. In the captions recorded, they share their hopes, regrets, fulfillments, and preoccupations through various stories and passing remarks."
Summer Dagal, 2018
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In the Spaces We Mend
​​The Rizal Library at Ateneo de Manila University hosted the opening of a student-curated exhibit last Saturday, March 16, that shed light on the predicament of Filipino comfort women.
A graduating student studying art management named Celline Marge Mercado organized the show "In The Spaces We Mend: Inheriting the Unfinished Narrative of Filipino Comfort Women."
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Dapit-Hapon : Social Experiment
Student researchers from the University of the East- Caloocan conducted a social experiment, testing the knowledge of the CFAD students about the Filipino Comfort Women through a wood-based silhouette of the missing Philippine Comfort Women Statue.
Dapit-Hapon : Exhibit
Some volunteers for the Malaya Lolas from the University of the East- Caloocan showcased their thesis output during the Mattereal: Confluence of Matter and Reality event on the 2nd floor of the Chua King Ha Gallery.
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"Sundan ang mga yapak ni lola para mas makilala pa ang kanilang istorya..."
Artworks
Students made portraits and artworks as a token of appreciation.