'I wanted these workshops to be spaces that validate our experiences as Filipinas. Those that allow us to have that sense of power and safety over our own identity,' says Jovie.
Mataba. Malandi. Mataray. Bruha. Suplada. Nagmamagaling. Ambisyosa. Walang utang na loob. Walang hiya.
“The lack of representation of my culture and the lack of community presence during this time has really made an impact on me,” she said. Doing calligraphy, she said, was supposed to be just a hobby outside of her studies and work. But little did Jovie know that it would also help her come to terms with her identity.
“I never really thought of the impacts of these words on me, my upbringing, and the way I show up for other people until I actually slowed down and started engaging in this journey of making calligraphy out of these words.” Initially, she was worried as to how the public would perceive the use of derogatory words in a hand-lettering practice that’s known for being pretty and aesthetically-pleasing.
“I wanted these workshops to be spaces that validate our experiences as Filipinas. Those that allow us to have that sense of power and safety over our own identity, and most importantly, the type of platforms that radiate a sense of belonging over our shared struggles and experiences,” she said. “It’s not always that people share during these sessions. I’ve had workshops where people are understandably quiet and hesitant to share at all. But this is what working with our traumas look like. And whether people share their stories or not, the fact that they show up in these workshops is already a sign that people resonate with what they’re trying to do,” she said.
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