Ang sininang bulawan (the golden dress)

DENNIS SAYAT & MARIA DELLE GAMIT

Where

Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1010

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When

Friday 31 January 2025
10am-4pm


Saturday 1 February 2025
10am-4pm


Monday 3 February 2025
10am-6pm


Tuesday 4 February 2025
10am-6pm


Wednesday 5 February 2025
10am-6pm


Friday 7 February 2025
10am-4pm


Saturday 8 February 2025
10am-4pm


Monday 10 February 2025
10am-6pm


Tuesday 11 February 2025
10am-6pm


Wednesday 12 February 2025
10am-6pm


Thursday 13 February 2025
10am-6pm


Friday 14 February 2025
10am-4pm


Saturday 15 February 2025
10am-4pm


Monday 17 February 2025
10am-6pm


Tuesday 18 February 2025
10am-6pm


Wednesday 19 February 2025
10am-6pm


Thursday 20 February 2025
10am-6pm


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Cost

Free

Contact

Studio One Toi Tū
StudioOne@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
09 376 3221

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Marc Conaco & Mariadelle Gamit, 2024

In pre-colonial Philippines, queerness was seen as sacred, with those embodying both masculine and feminine energies were allowed into the Babaylan, a matriarchy of spiritual leaders.

Despite the enforcement of Christianity by invading colonial forces, this sacred bond evolved and transformed instead of disappearing. Today, in Philippine Folk-Catholicism, queer individuals craft elaborate religious regalia, revered alongside the idols they adorn.

Curated by Marc Conaco, this exhibition pays tribute to the divinity of queer ancestors. Fashion designer Dennis Sayat and digital artist Mariadelle Gamit create wearable art infused with divine spirit, honouring a rich legacy of spirituality, creativity, and fabulousness.

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