This series represents episodes and chapters of colonialism in the Philippines, as well as other developing countries with similar conditions, through carved wooden masks that establish the separation of colonial identities, which broadly refer to what Fanon calls “nested societies, which are not complementary.” The narratives that these masks contain make visible the process of dehumanization inherent in colonialism, ranging from forgotten folklore and the enslavement of indigenous peoples to present-day exploits experienced through the economic subjugation that lies at the core of imperialism.

Made in collaboration with Bellas Artes Projects.