Aeta Tribes Project
In 2015 I cofounded Aetatribes.org with Fernando Briosos. These photos document ongoing clean water projects in collaboration with the indigenous Aeta Tribes of the Philippines. The projects have distributed clean water containers, water buffaloes, and fixed broken water wells in Pampanga, Zambales, and Nabuclod provinces.
We obtained initial funding by collaborating with our community to create seminars that brought together philanthropists, scientists, and artists. These events were free and open to the public at libraries, art galleries, and community centers.
The color photos show the delivery, installation, and distribution of clean water containers, water buffalos, and the materials used in creating and fixing water wells.
The black and white photo transfers on canvas, click "see the artworks" below, attempt to raise awareness of the disappearing Aeta Tribes of the Philippines while generating a positive impact on Aeta communities through contributing the proceeds from the photo transfers to these water projects. This project exhibits the potential art and community possess with equitable access to democratized spaces. You can learn more at aetatribres.org.
In 2015 I cofounded Aetatribes.org with Fernando Briosos. These photos document ongoing clean water projects in collaboration with the indigenous Aeta Tribes of the Philippines. The projects have distributed clean water containers, water buffaloes, and fixed broken water wells in Pampanga, Zambales, and Nabuclod provinces.
We obtained initial funding by collaborating with our community to create seminars that brought together philanthropists, scientists, and artists. These events were free and open to the public at libraries, art galleries, and community centers.
The color photos show the delivery, installation, and distribution of clean water containers, water buffalos, and the materials used in creating and fixing water wells.
The black and white photo transfers on canvas, click "see the artworks" below, attempt to raise awareness of the disappearing Aeta Tribes of the Philippines while generating a positive impact on Aeta communities through contributing the proceeds from the photo transfers to these water projects. This project exhibits the potential art and community possess with equitable access to democratized spaces. You can learn more at aetatribres.org.