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captivated by kiukok
Tuesday, September 06, 2005


it was a dance like nothing i've ever seen. sharp-edged and twisted, the dancers displayed anger, hate, anguish, provocation, eroticism, love, hope, birth and death. it was a dance of momentariness, worldliness but at the same time provided the palpable quality of the eternal. they were movements that speak of our own personhood, of qualities we speak of, and sometimes what we refuse to speak of. the movements even question the labels that you put on yourself.

it's been ages since i've seen a dance that makes you reflect philosophically.

sitting in balcony 2 in the ccp main theater, i was astounded by the shapes and movements that these dancers brought. based on the paintings of kiukok, the company brought to life the enormous emotionality of each brushstroke of this national artist. when they played on the theme of death, they focused on how a man struggles with that thought and yet cannot escape it. frailty but achieving more and more a sense of wholeness (even if it is seen in glimpses). it showed what we hold true in our lives and it is indeed the ultimate test of how we love (and love itself).

after watching the dance, i've found a greater appreciation of kiukok's work. i've been a fan since his works were introduced to me by one of my classmates in the university. i thank people like these who open up my eyes and bring greater depth to my person. thanks. it really makes me even more proud to be filipino.

note: painting copyright of ang kiukok

posted by lex @ 9:50 AM,

3 Comments:

At 7:10 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi lex!

I have a picture of me with the master, Ang Kiu Kok. Sayang, I was in my pambahay and really sabog, fresh-out-of-bed hair.

La lang.

P.S. Can't bloghop elsewhere but here in Fey's office. China's ban on blogspot just sucks!

 
At 10:02 PM, Blogger lex said...

hey enteng!

at least may pic ka kasama si ang kiukok. ang oks pa sa pic na yun, mukhang chummy kayo dahil nakakuha ka ng nakapambahay. astig.

with blog hopping, now you have more reasons to go to fey's office.

 
At 10:26 PM, Blogger Tabuena arts central said...

Cool blog...cheers

 

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