Artist Statement

I do not like to talk.

This body of work is an exploration of my diasporic identity as its layers continue to be fragmented and reconstructed. I often find myself retreating from talking in English, instead I play and dance through movement and the joy of memory work.

Artist Bio

alex is Bahrain-born, Calgary-based Filipinx queer multi-disciplinary artist working with collages, photography and found objects, in solitude or alongside local artists in the community. alex’s practice is rooted in the dance of memory work and their diasporic experience which always evolves as time and experience weaves into their art.

Instagram: @alxgrc_